At a Glance
Median Income
$46,929
$19,011 per capita
Home Value
$52,300
Zillow: $75,962
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
50.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
30.3% smoking rate
How Big Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Rock a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Rock residents earn a median household income of $46,929 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,011. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 555 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Rock is $52,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,962. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
8.7% of adults in Big Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
50.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Rock has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,929
Per Capita$19,011
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$1,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$75,962
Housing Units157
Rent Burden40.2%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking30.3%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death16,804/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation900 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+50.7%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Rock was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
75.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.