West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Capon Bridge is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 405. Residents earn $68,125 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Capon Bridge receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Capon Bridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Capon Bridge is $68,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Capon Bridge is $235,500, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Capon Bridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 25.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,125 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,233 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $845 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,352 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 550 |
| County GDP | $563M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,960 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.83% |
| Commute Time | 34.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $235,500 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $306,807 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,051 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.0% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,960 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.83% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 32.9% |
| Mental Distress | 23.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,950/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 802 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3020°N, 78.4328°W |
| County FIPS | 54027 |
Winner: Republican by 62.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.8% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 34.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |