Sign In Register

Camden-on-Gauley, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Webster County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
154 Population 467/sq mi density
$52,656 Median Income $15,984 per capita
$90,400 Home Value $81,948 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
453 Violent Crime/100K 4,219 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,656 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Camden-on-Gauley, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,656
30% below
$15,984 per capita
Home Value
$90,400
68% below
Zillow: $81,948
Violent Crime
453/100K
19% above
4,219/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
26.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Camden-on-Gauley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Camden-on-Gauley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camden-on-Gauley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Camden-on-Gauley residents earn a median household income of $52,656 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,984. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 216 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Camden-on-Gauley is $90,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $81,948. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Camden-on-Gauley reports 453 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,219/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Camden-on-Gauley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Camden-on-Gauley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population154
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density467/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,656
Per Capita$15,984
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$179M
Avg Weekly Wage$788

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,400
Rent
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$81,948
Housing Units73
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

F
Violent453/100K
Property4,219/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking26.1%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death12,111/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain55.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,032 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute38 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Camden-on-Gauley was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.