Crooked Creek, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Logan County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
675 Population 1,184/sq mi density
$40,104 Median Income $18,903 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$40,104 median income, 17.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Crooked Creek, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,104
47% below
$18,903 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
372% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
26.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Crooked Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crooked Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
472%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crooked Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crooked Creek residents earn a median household income of $40,104 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,903. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,008 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Education

26.8% of adults in Crooked Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crooked Creek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population675
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,104
Per Capita$18,903
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$93,354
Housing Units234
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking26.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death22,020/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation719 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Crooked Creek was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.