Century, WV

Century, WV

At a Glance

How Century Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Century a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Century residents earn a median household income of $36,136 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,364. 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 2,482 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Century is $105,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,797. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Century reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,932/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Century hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Century has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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