Prosperity, West Virginia
Quick Statistics
Prosperity is a community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, home to about 1,389 people spread across 2.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $23,250 a year, and a typical home is worth about $141,200. About 27.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 7 percent over the past decade.
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Among the West Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Prosperity ranks number 118 of 429 in population, number 34 in median household income, number 113 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Prosperity typically top out near 79°F in July, while January nights average about 19°F. The area sees roughly 38 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bradley, WV | 2.3 mi. | 1,424 |
| 2. | Stanaford, WV | 3.4 mi. | 1,449 |
| 3. | Piney View, WV | 3.8 mi. | 986 |
| 4. | Mount Hope, WV | 4.3 mi. | 1,504 |
| 5. | Mabscott, WV | 4.9 mi. | 1,396 |
| 6. | Beckley, WV | 4.9 mi. | 16,818 |
| 7. | Eccles, WV | 5.3 mi. | 64 |
| 8. | Prince, WV | 6.2 mi. | 52 |
What is the population of Prosperity, West Virginia?
Prosperity has a population of about 1,389 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Prosperity, West Virginia in?
Prosperity is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the median home value in Prosperity, West Virginia?
The median home value in Prosperity is about $141,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Prosperity, West Virginia?
The median personal income in Prosperity is about $23,250 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Prosperity, West Virginia?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded in Raleigh County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Prosperity, West Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 79 degrees and January lows about 19 degrees, with around 38 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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