At a Glance
Median Income
$52,100
$26,117 per capita
Home Value
$182,100
Zillow: $262,194
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
20.0% smoking rate
How Daniels Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Daniels's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Daniels a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Daniels residents earn a median household income of $52,100 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,117. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% 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 Daniels is $182,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,194. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
20.0% of adults in Daniels hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Daniels 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
Population1,542
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density333/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,100
Per Capita$26,117
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,100
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$262,194
Housing Units880
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation2,424 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband70.4%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Daniels was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% 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.