At a Glance
Home Value
$83,600
Zillow: $87,427
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
23.1% smoking rate
How Comfort Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Comfort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Comfort a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Comfort is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,427. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
5.4% of adults in Comfort hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population199
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$31,915
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419
Housing
Home Value$83,600
Rent
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$87,427
Housing Units203
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death17,744/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation1,029 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Comfort was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.