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).
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.