At a Glance
Median Income
$23,321
$10,117 per capita
Median Rent
$903/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
489/100K
1,500/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
78.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
26.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Chattaroy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chattaroy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chattaroy a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chattaroy residents earn a median household income of $23,321 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,117. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 78.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Chattaroy reports 489 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,500/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Chattaroy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chattaroy has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population577
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$23,321
Per Capita$10,117
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty78.6%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$903
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$85,053
Housing Units174
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent489/100K
Property1,500/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking26.3%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death22,437/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation992 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Chattaroy was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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