City profile · Virginia · Census ACS 2023

Weber City, VA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Weber City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,478
Residents
$49,028
Median income
$142,600
Median home
$1,044
Median rent (state)

Weber City - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Weber City lands in the 18th percentile for household income and the 47th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

18th
percentile, household income
24th
percentile, home value
24th
percentile, median rent
47th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Weber City, VA

1,478 people live in Weber City, Virginia - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Weber City brings in $49,028 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 14.8%. Typical homes in Weber City are valued around $142,600, and the median resident age is 44.2 years. About 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 46.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Weber City reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1458.7 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Virginia tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 101.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,044 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $235 across Virginia, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 42.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Low).

Population

1,478 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Virginia

Median Household Income

$49,028 /yr

Poverty 14.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

101.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Virginia average

How does Weber City compare to other US cities?

Weber City measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 18% higher than other cities
Home value 24% pricier than other cities
Median rent 24% pricier than other cities
Safety 47% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Virginia alone, Weber City ranks #46 of 117 Virginia cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Weber City against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Virginia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Virginia-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Weber City toward the bottom of Virginia's cities

Among the 618 Virginia cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Weber City ranks #532 - the 14th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Weber City only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#442 of 558
21st percentile in Virginia
Median Gross Rent
#435 of 619
28th percentile in Virginia
Median Home Value
#457 of 567
19th percentile in Virginia
Poverty Rate
#119 of 616
80th percentile in Virginia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#532 of 618
14th percentile in Virginia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Virginia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

18thIncome percentile
47thSafety percentile

18th percentile nationally for median household income · 47th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Weber City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Weber City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 47 Avg. percentile National median
Weber City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Weber City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$142,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 76% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Weber City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Weber City, VA Weber City, VA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Weber City, VA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Weber City, VA median $49,028/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Weber City, VA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Weber City, VA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 46.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,478
Median Income
$49,028
Median Home Value
$142,600
Median Age
44.2
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Labor force participation
46.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1458.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1458.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,210 residents1,220 residents1,230 residents1,240 residents1,250 residents1,260 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,248 residents 1,221 residents ▼ -2.2%
Weber City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
87.7%
Carpool
6.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
3.9%
Other
1.2%

Based on 570 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Virginia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$70
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Virginia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Virginia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Weber City sits in

Cost of Living Index
101.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,044/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
42.0 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Virginia

Clintwood
1,478 people
Union Hall
1,468 people
Boswell's Corner
1,459 people
Bowling Green
1,455 people
Chatmoss
1,503 people
Benns Church
1,443 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Weber City's 1,478 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lakeshire, MO
1,478 people
Tarkio, MO
1,478 people
Battle Creek, NE
1,478 people
Avalon, NJ
1,478 people
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County), PA
1,478 people
Munday, TX
1,478 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Weber City's $49,028 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

La Harpe, IL
$49,028 median income
Decatur, NE
$49,028 median income
Rossmoyne, OH
$49,028 median income
Central City, KY
$49,025 median income
Caldwell, OH
$49,032 median income
St. Johnsbury, VT
$49,033 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Weber City, VA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Weber City, VA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.6% White 91.3% Black or African American 1.2% Asian 1.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 1.8% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 4.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Weber City compares to nearby Virginia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Weber City (this city) 1,478 $49,028
Clintwood 1,478 $44,985
Union Hall 1,468 $95,556
Boswell's Corner 1,459 N/A
Census ACS 5-year FIPS VA FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Weber City, VA?

What is the population of Weber City, VA? +

Weber City, VA has a population of 1,478 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Weber City, VA? +

The median household income in Weber City is $49,028 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Weber City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Weber City; the closest available measure is the Virginia state average, a cost of living index of 101.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Virginia vary by metro area.

Is Weber City, VA safe? +

Weber City has a total crime rate of 1458.7 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Weber City, VA? +

A typical home in Weber City is worth $142,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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