West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Boomer is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 488. Residents earn $27,875 per year, which is 63% below the national average.
Based on current data, Boomer receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Boomer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Boomer is $27,875, 63% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 26.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Boomer is $92,800, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Boomer enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $27,875 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,649 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $916 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,919 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.4% |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,186 |
| County GDP | $1,578M |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Healthcare | 97 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,905 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.05% |
| Commute Time | 36.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 57.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $92,800 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $818 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.7% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,905 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.05% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 33.0% |
| Mental Distress | 24.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 15,973/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.4 inches |
| 22% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,652 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1487°N, 81.2748°W |
| County FIPS | 54019 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.3% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 52.8% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Retail Stores | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 36.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 57.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |