At a Glance
Median Income
$30,625
$25,393 per capita
Home Value
$40,500
Zillow: $107,351
Median Rent
$832/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
20.8% smoking rate
How Clinchco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clinchco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clinchco a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clinchco residents earn a median household income of $30,625 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,393. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 326 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clinchco is $40,500 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,351. Median rent is $832/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
2.3% of adults in Clinchco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clinchco has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population354
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$30,625
Per Capita$25,393
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$851M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,032
Housing
A+
Home Value$40,500
Rent$832
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$107,351
Housing Units215
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,595/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,729 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Clinchco was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (94 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
67.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.