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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,423 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,052 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,192 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,301 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,860 |
| County GDP | $14,448M |
| Restaurants | 428 |
| Healthcare | 645 |
| Retail | 626 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.15% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $81,700 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $126,438 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,063 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 38.3% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.15% |
| Obesity | 43.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.5% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 11.9% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.0% |
| Depression | 34.7% |
| Mental Distress | 26.3% |
| Physical Distress | 19.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 14,979/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 796 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4845°N, 81.3515°W |
| County FIPS | 54039 |
Winner: Republican by 17.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.0% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 690/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Restaurants | 428 |
| Retail Stores | 626 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |