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Cairo, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Ritchie County County
Cairo, WV
At a Glance
How Cairo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cairo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cairo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cairo residents earn a median household income of $29,650 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,313. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cairo is $71,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,927. Median rent is $488/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Cairo reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 280/100K.
Education
3.5% of adults in Cairo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cairo has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.