Chapmanville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mingo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,005 Population 1,523/sq mi density
$35,655 Median Income $25,535 per capita
$216,700 Home Value $151,319 Zillow
$566 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,655 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, $566/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Chapmanville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,655
53% below
$25,535 per capita
Home Value
$216,700
23% below
Zillow: $151,319
Median Rent
$566/mo
51% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,164/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
48% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Chapmanville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
77%
Rent
49%
Poverty
204%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chapmanville 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

Chapmanville residents earn a median household income of $35,655 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,535. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chapmanville is $216,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,319. Median rent is $566/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Chapmanville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,164/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in Chapmanville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chapmanville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,005
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density1,523/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,655
Per Capita$25,535
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.3%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169

Housing

B
Home Value$216,700
Rent$566
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$151,319
Housing Units513
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,164/100K

Health

Obesity47.5%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death22,437/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation620 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Chapmanville was founded in 1800.
The median home in Chapmanville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.