Covel, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mercer County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
82
Population
390/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Covel, WV
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
41% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
How Covel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Covel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
141%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Covel a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
47.5% of adults in Covel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covel has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population82
Median Age13.0 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$56,088
Housing Units129
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death18,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation2,034 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Covel was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.