At a Glance
Median Income
$44,985
$26,794 per capita
Home Value
$131,400
Zillow: $117,026
Median Rent
$719/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Clintwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clintwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clintwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clintwood residents earn a median household income of $44,985 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,794. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 Clintwood is $131,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,026. Median rent is $719/month, with 28.3% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Clintwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,943/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Clintwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clintwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,478
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,985
Per Capita$26,794
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$851M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,032
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,400
Rent$719
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$117,026
Housing Units680
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,943/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary155/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,595/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,907 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Clintwood was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (97 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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