Auburn, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Doddridge County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
90 Population 265/sq mi density
$21,875 Median Income $6,303 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Auburn, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$21,875
71% below
$6,303 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
72.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
53.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Auburn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
29%
Poverty
434%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Auburn a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Auburn residents earn a median household income of $21,875 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $6,303. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 129 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Education

13.7% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 72.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Auburn 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 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population90
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

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Median Income$21,875
Per Capita$6,303
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty53.8%
County GDP$665M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$117,909
Housing Units28
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,796/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation831 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+72.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute48 min
Broadband53.8%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Auburn was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
47.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.