Home Value $83,600

70% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 5.4%

84% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 46.7%

45% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 14.6%

18% higher than US avg

How Comfort Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population199

Median Age57.2 yrs

Density199/mi²

Male / Female39% / 61%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans3.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$31,915

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty14.6%

County GDP$1,088M

Commute45 min

Housing

Home Value$83,600

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units203

Health

Obesity46.7%

Uninsured10.4%

Smoking23.1%

Depression31.6%

Heart Disease7.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain49.6 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation1,029 ft (314 m)

Education

Bachelor's+5.4%

High School+69.5%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%

Commute45 min

Broadband94.0%

Libraries4

Is Comfort a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Comfort receives an overall livability score of 1.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Comfort faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Comfort is $83,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Comfort 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. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 17.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Comfort has a population of 199 with a density of 199 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

199

Total Population

199

People / sq mi

57.2yrs

Median Age

47% above US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.2%

Female 60.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Comfort vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Comfort vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Comfort is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.

Income: Comfort vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$31,915
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,419
IRS Avg AGI	$54,832

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	14.6%
	18% above US avg
Establishments (County)	420
County GDP	$1,088M

Business (County)

Restaurants	14
Healthcare	36
Retail	51
Manufacturing	3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,333
	33% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	2.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	44.5 min
Drive Alone	85.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Comfort is $83,600, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$83,600
	70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$714
1 Bedroom	$766
2 Bedrooms	$945
3 Bedrooms	$1,231
4 Bedrooms	$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	69.1%
Housing Units	203
Median Year Built	1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,333
	33% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.79%

In Comfort, 46.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.4% of residents lack health insurance. 23.1% are current smokers. 31.6% report depression. 35.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Comfort vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	46.7%
	45% above US avg
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart Disease	7.8%
High Blood Pressure	41.6%
Asthma	12.0%
COPD	10.0%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	23.1%
	65% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.6%
Physical Inactivity	35.1%
Depression	31.6%
Mental Distress	23.6%
Physical Distress	17.2%
Short Sleep	45.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.8%
Uninsured	10.4%
	21% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.8%
Dental Visits	44.2%
Premature Death	17,744/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	1.5%
Healthcare Facilities	36

Comfort has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.1°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	49.6 inches
	30% above US avg
Snowfall	17.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,029 ft (314 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	199/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1317°N, 81.6102°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	54005

It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.4-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.6%

D 20.2%

Winner: Republican by 57.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	5.4%
	84% below US avg
High School+	69.5%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.81

F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3	Metro — under 250K
Population Density	199/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	94.0%
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	36
Restaurants	14
Retail Stores	51

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	44.5 min
Drive Alone	85.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.3%

Comfort, WV

How Comfort Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Comfort a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Comfort vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Comfort vs U.S. Average

Income: Comfort vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Comfort vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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