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Clifton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Meigs County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
392 Population 1,508/sq mi density
$210,700 Home Value $104,183 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
105 Violent Crime/100K 1,789 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Clifton, WV

At a Glance

Home Value
$210,700
25% below
Zillow: $104,183
Violent Crime
105/100K
72% below
1,789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Clifton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clifton a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clifton is $210,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,183. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Clifton reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,789/100K.

Education

19.7% of adults in Clifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clifton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population392
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,508/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$41,847
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$507M
Avg Weekly Wage$804

Housing

Home Value$210,700
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$104,183
Housing Units173
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent105/100K
Property1,789/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,804/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation580 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Clifton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.