At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
50.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
26.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Colcord Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colcord's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colcord a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Colcord reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,806/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Colcord hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
50.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colcord 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 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population103
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans92.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,636
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$66,953
Housing Units35
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,806/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking26.8%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,063 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+50.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Colcord was built in 1970.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
44.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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