The Town FilesMoorefield, West Virginia
Town in Hardy County · population 2,524 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $125,000
- Household income
- $49,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 42.5
Moorefield is a town of 2,524 people in Hardy County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $125,000, close to the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of West Virginia towns, easier by car than 71% of West Virginia towns, more vibrant than 70% of West Virginia towns.
How Moorefield 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 Moorefield is worth $125,000, close to the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $49,063, which is more affordable than 52% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $823 a month. 63.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moorefield | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,000 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $823 | $811 |
| Median household income | $49,063 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 63.7% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Moorefield
| People | Moorefield | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.8% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.4% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 14.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.2% | 86.7% |
Weather in Moorefield
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.4 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moorefield since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 9, 1998 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 9, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 9, 2021.
Severe weather in Hardy County since 1996
Hardy County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4378: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3358: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Hardy County
Hardy County had 6,079 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,062 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Moorefield itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Moorefield
4 public schools with 1,535 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorefield High School | 9-12 | 492 | 17.6 |
| Moorefield Elementary School | PK-2 | 433 | 16.7 |
| Moorefield Middle School | 6-8 | 311 | 16.4 |
| Moorefield Intermediate School | 3-5 | 299 | 15.7 |
Towns near Moorefield
- Keyser, WV25.7 mi · 4,864 people · home $143,000
- Woodstock, VA27.5 mi · 5,807 people · home $268,700
Moorefield questions
Is Moorefield, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moorefield scores better for retirees than 9% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 41%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Moorefield?
The median owner-occupied home in Moorefield is valued at $125,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,063, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $823 a month.
What is the weather like in Moorefield?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 21.4 inches of snow.
Does Moorefield get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moorefield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 9, 1998. 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)