At a Glance
Median Income
$40,104
$18,903 per capita
Violent Crime
238/100K
4,120/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
26.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crooked Creek a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 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 6.2% (72% 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.
Safety & Crime
Crooked Creek reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,120/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population675
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,104
Per Capita$18,903
Unemployment6.2%
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%
Crime
F
Violent238/100K
Property4,120/100K
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking26.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death22,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
43.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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