West Virginia
Camden-on-Gauley is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 154. Residents earn $52,656 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Camden-on-Gauley receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Camden-on-Gauley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Camden-on-Gauley is $52,656, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Camden-on-Gauley is $90,400, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Camden-on-Gauley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches, including 100.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,656 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $15,984 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $788 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $45,046 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 216 |
| County GDP | $179M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Commute Time | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |
| Census Median | $90,400 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.4% |
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.1% |
| Heart Disease | 8.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.7% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 11.8% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.9% |
| Depression | 33.4% |
| Mental Distress | 25.1% |
| Physical Distress | 19.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,111/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.8 inches |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 100.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,032 ft (619 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3690°N, 80.5975°W |
| County FIPS | 54101 |
Winner: Republican by 66.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.8% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 56.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |