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Anawalt, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
217 Population 374/sq mi density
$26,375 Median Income $15,973 per capita
$22,100 Home Value $35,834 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,375 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$22,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Anawalt, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,375
65% below
$15,973 per capita
Home Value
$22,100
92% below
Zillow: $35,834
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
41.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
44.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
45% above
31.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Anawalt Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Anawalt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
35%
Home Value
8%
Poverty
355%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anawalt a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Anawalt residents earn a median household income of $26,375 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,973. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Anawalt is $22,100 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $35,834. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Anawalt reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

6.5% of adults in Anawalt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 41.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anawalt has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population217
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,375
Per Capita$15,973
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty44.0%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

A+
Home Value$22,100
Rent
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$35,834
Housing Units122
Rent Burden40.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking31.3%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death24,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,680 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+41.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Anawalt was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.