At a Glance
Median Income
$123,563
$47,452 per capita
Home Value
$48,900
Zillow: $97,965
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Breaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Breaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Breaks a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Breaks residents earn a median household income of $123,563 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,452. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 326 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Breaks is $48,900 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,965. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Breaks reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,311/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Breaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Breaks has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population220
Median Age58.9 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,563
Per Capita$47,452
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$851M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,032
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,900
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$97,965
Housing Units109
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,311/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,595/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,561 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Breaks was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
58.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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