West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Coal Fork is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,414. Residents earn $64,053 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Coal Fork receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Coal Fork offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Coal Fork is $64,053, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.8%, unemployment is notably high. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Coal Fork is $101,900, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,023 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Coal Fork enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches, including 31.5 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 | $64,053 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,009 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,192 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,301 |
| Unemployment | 19.8% |
| 450% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% 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 | 3.33% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $101,900 |
| 64% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $26 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,023 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.33% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 31.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 14,979/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.2 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3281°N, 81.5235°W |
| County FIPS | 54039 |
Winner: Republican by 17.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Restaurants | 428 |
| Retail Stores | 626 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |