The Town FilesBlennerhassett, West Virginia
Community in Wood County · population 3,118 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,800
- Household income
- $88,487
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 45.7
Blennerhassett is a community of 3,118 people in Wood County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $179,800, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 90% of West Virginia towns, more upscale than 88% of West Virginia towns, better transit than 87% of West Virginia towns.
- #6 in The 13 Most Affordable Small Towns in West Virginia
- #8 in The 21 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in West Virginia
- #15 in The 18 Best Small Towns for Families in West Virginia
- #16 in 20 Small Towns in West Virginia With the Mildest Winters
- #18 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in West Virginia
- #48 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How Blennerhassett ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Blennerhassett is worth $179,800, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $88,487, which is more affordable than 76% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,117 a month. 92.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Blennerhassett | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,800 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $1,117 | $811 |
| Median household income | $88,487 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 92.8% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Blennerhassett
| People | Blennerhassett | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 15.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Blennerhassett
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.0°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.3 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blennerhassett since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on September 16, 2010 about 9.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 17 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 23, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 26, 2019.
Severe weather in Wood County since 1996
Wood County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 24, 2024 | Flood | DR-4787: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Mud/Landslide | DR-4359: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Wood County
Wood County had 35,511 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,626 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Blennerhassett itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Towns near Blennerhassett
- Belpre, OH2.6 mi · 6,728 people · home $159,000
- Parkersburg, WV4.7 mi · 29,738 people · home $121,600
- Vienna, WV7.1 mi · 10,652 people · home $154,300
- Williamstown, WV13.6 mi · 2,997 people · home $182,500
- Marietta, OH15.2 mi · 13,385 people · home $161,800
- Devola, OH17.3 mi · 2,639 people · home $235,800
- Ravenswood, WV21.9 mi · 3,865 people · home $97,600
- Athens, OH25.6 mi · 23,849 people · home $247,000
Blennerhassett questions
Is Blennerhassett, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Blennerhassett scores better for retirees than 72% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 27%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Blennerhassett?
The median owner-occupied home in Blennerhassett is valued at $179,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,487, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,117 a month.
What is the weather like in Blennerhassett?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 11.3 inches of snow.
Does Blennerhassett get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blennerhassett since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on September 16, 2010. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)