Arthurdale, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
755 Population 152/sq mi density
$78,070 Median Income $39,979 per capita
$159,000 Home Value $191,902 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,070 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,000 home value, /mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arthurdale a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 2.7% (25% 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.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population755
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,070
Per Capita$39,979
Unemployment2.7%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
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.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.