Clendenin, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Clendenin is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 994. Residents earn $49,423 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
994 Population 690/sq mi density
$49,423 Median Income $21,052 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $126,438 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,423 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,423
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $81,700
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.0%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,063
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.8%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

How Clendenin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population994
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density690/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,423
Per Capita$21,052
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$14,448M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$1,063
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$126,438
Rent Burden38.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity43.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression34.7%
Heart Disease8.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation796 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+90.9%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.4%
Libraries13

Is Clendenin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clendenin receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clendenin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clendenin is $49,423, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clendenin is $81,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Clendenin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches, including 17.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Clendenin has a population of 994 with a density of 690 people per square mile. The median age is 30.3 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).

Population

994
Total Population
690
People / sq mi
30.3yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.5%
Female 37.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Clendenin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clendenin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clendenin is $49,423, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Clendenin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,423
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,052
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
IRS Avg AGI$70,301

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,860
County GDP$14,448M

Business (County)

Restaurants428
Healthcare645
Retail626
Manufacturing94

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,391
3% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Drive Alone63.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Clendenin is $81,700, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,063 (9% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $126,438.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,700
71% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$126,438

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,063
9% below US avg
Rent Burden38.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,391
3% below US avg
Effective Rate4.15%
In Clendenin, 43.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 34.7% report depression. 38.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Clendenin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.8%
36% above US avg
Diabetes15.0%
Heart Disease8.4%
High Blood Pressure43.5%
Asthma12.8%
COPD11.9%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity38.0%
Depression34.7%
Mental Distress26.3%
Physical Distress19.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death14,979/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access70.7%
Healthcare Facilities645

Crime Rates: Clendenin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Clendenin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.5 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall17.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation796 ft (243 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density690/sq mi
Coordinates38.4845°N, 81.3515°W
County FIPS54039
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17.4-point margin. 88.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.6%
D 40.2%

Winner: Republican by 17.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.0%
32% below US avg
High School+90.9%
School Test Score4.81
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density690/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.4%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities645
Restaurants428
Retail Stores626

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Drive Alone63.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

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