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Coal Fork, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,414 Population 276/sq mi density
$64,053 Median Income $31,009 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $111,038 Zillow
$1,023 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$64,053 median income, 19.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $1,023/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Coal Fork, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,053
15% below
$31,009 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
64% below
Zillow: $111,038
Median Rent
$1,023/mo
12% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
19.8%
450% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Coal Fork Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
36%
Rent
88%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
550%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coal Fork a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coal Fork residents earn a median household income of $64,053 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,009. The unemployment rate stands at 19.8% (450% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coal Fork is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,038. Median rent is $1,023/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Coal Fork reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,763/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Coal Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coal Fork has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,414
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,053
Per Capita$31,009
Unemployment19.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$1,023
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$111,038
Housing Units637
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,763/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,178 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Coal Fork was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.