Booth, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Booth is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 156. Residents earn $234,097 per year, which is 212% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
156 Population 284/sq mi density
$234,097 Median Income $83,636 per capita
$266,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$234,097 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
89.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $234,097
212% higher than US avg
Home Value $266,000
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 89.3%
165% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Booth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population156
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$234,097
Per Capita$83,636
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,411M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.4%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation1,157 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+89.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute39 min
Broadband92.0%
Libraries5

Is Booth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Booth receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Booth stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Booth is $234,097, which is significantly higher than the national average — 212% above $75,149. This places Booth among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Booth is $266,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Booth is a highly educated community — 89.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Booth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Booth has a population of 156 with a density of 284 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

156
Total Population
284
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Booth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Booth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Booth is $234,097, which is 212% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Booth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$234,097
212% above US avg
Per Capita Income$83,636
Avg Weekly Wage$1,266
IRS Avg AGI$85,827

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,162
County GDP$9,411M

Business (County)

Restaurants346
Healthcare290
Retail368
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,192
9% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.8 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Booth is $266,000, 6% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$266,000
6% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,192
9% below US avg
Effective Rate1.20%
In Booth, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.4% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Booth vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma12.1%
COPD7.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression30.4%
Mental Distress21.9%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death7,459/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access76.5%
Healthcare Facilities290

Crime Rates: Booth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Booth has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,157 ft (353 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density284/sq mi
Coordinates39.5976°N, 80.0191°W
County FIPS54061
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 89.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (165% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin. 92.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+89.3%
165% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.81
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density284/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities290
Restaurants346
Retail Stores368

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.8 min
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Compare Booth with another city: