At a Glance
Median Income
$59,122
$27,291 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
Zillow: $141,370
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
21.8%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
18.6% smoking rate
How Crab Orchard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crab Orchard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crab Orchard a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crab Orchard residents earn a median household income of $59,122 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,291. The unemployment rate stands at 21.8% (506% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crab Orchard is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,370. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
14.9% of adults in Crab Orchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crab Orchard has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,877
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density834/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,122
Per Capita$27,291
Unemployment21.8%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,000
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$141,370
Housing Units977
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation2,280 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Crab Orchard was built in 1975.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.