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Summersville, WV

Founded 1824Nicholas CountyElev. 573 m
Population
3,397
Median home
$210,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Summersville

Summersville is home to roughly 3,397 residents. Summersville was founded in 1824 and sits in Nicholas County. The median age is 59.4 and the median household income is $52,321. Homes carry a median value of $210,400, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92.3%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,397
Median age
59.4
Median household income
$52,321
Per-capita income
$36,745
Poverty rate
21%
High-school grad or higher
87.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
Unemployment
9.4%
Avg. commute
28.2 min
Work from home
5.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.9%
Service21.3%
Sales & office15.8%
Production, transportation & material moving10.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$210,400
Median gross rent
$570/mo
Owner-occupied
67.6%
Median year built
1978
Households
1,618
Avg. household size
2.06

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Summersville has 5 public schools3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading0%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
SUMMERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 68
GLADE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15
SUMMERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15
ZELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime77% below national
Summersville90
West Virginia282
United States386
200% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime4% above national
Summersville2,034
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
41% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Summersville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Summersville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Nicholas County
Cold waveRelatively High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
AvalancheRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Summersville is in Nicholas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Summersville was founded in 1824 and sits in Nicholas County. Elevation ~573 m.

Map of Summersville
Summersville, WV
Where Summersville is
CharlestonHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWheelingMartinsburgSummersville
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Nicholas County CourthouseBrock HotelHamilton, Martin, HouseCarden, James B., HouseBrown, Dr. Flavius, House
Notable people from Summersville
Stephen RobertsJohn D. AldersonAdam R. YoungBuzz Nutter
People searches in Summersville
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Nearby cities
Fayetteville (21 mi)Oak Hill (28 mi)Beckley (40 mi)Lewisburg (40 mi)Charleston (43 mi)South Charleston (47 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Summersville, WV (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Summersville, West Virginia.

John Michael Young, 46
Summersville · Nicholas County · 26651

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Summersville — frequently asked

What is the population of Summersville, West Virginia?
Summersville has a population of about 3,397, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Summersville?
The median home value in Summersville is $210,400, and the median gross rent is $570/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Summersville safe? What is the crime rate?
Summersville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 90 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Summersville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Nicholas County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, landslide, lightning.
How many schools are in Summersville?
Summersville has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Summersville?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Summersville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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