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Arthurdale, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
755 Population 152/sq mi density
$78,070 Median Income $39,979 per capita
$159,000 Home Value $191,902 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,070 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Arthurdale, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,070
4% above
$39,979 per capita
Home Value
$159,000
44% below
Zillow: $191,902
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
496/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Arthurdale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
56%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arthurdale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arthurdale residents earn a median household income of $78,070 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,979. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arthurdale is $159,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,902. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Arthurdale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 496/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Arthurdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arthurdale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population755
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,070
Per Capita$39,979
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$191,902
Housing Units354
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property496/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain57.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,732 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Arthurdale was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.