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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $234,097 |
| 212% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $83,636 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,266 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,827 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,162 |
| County GDP | $9,411M |
| Restaurants | 346 |
| Healthcare | 290 |
| Retail | 368 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,192 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.20% |
| Commute Time | 38.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $266,000 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,192 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.20% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,459/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 290 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,157 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5976°N, 80.0191°W |
| County FIPS | 54061 |
Winner: Republican by 4.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 89.3% |
| 165% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 290 |
| Restaurants | 346 |
| Retail Stores | 368 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 38.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |