West Virginia
Chapmanville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,005. Residents earn $35,655 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chapmanville receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Chapmanville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Chapmanville is $35,655, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 25.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Chapmanville is $216,700, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $566 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Chapmanville is below the national average at 238 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,120 per 100,000, 110% above the national average.
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Chapmanville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches, including 17.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,655 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,535 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,169 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,837 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 558 |
| County GDP | $968M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,144 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.53% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $216,700 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $147,278 |
| Census Median Rent | $566 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,144 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.53% |
| Obesity | 47.5% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.9% |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.3% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 12.7% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.8% |
| Depression | 37.7% |
| Mental Distress | 26.6% |
| Physical Distress | 20.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 22,437/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Total Violent | 237.7/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 237.7/100K |
| Total Property | 4,120.4/100K |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 317.0/100K |
| Theft | 3,565.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 237.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.1 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9709°N, 82.0204°W |
| County FIPS | 54059 |
Winner: Republican by 73.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.2% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |