West Virginia
Davis is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 796. Residents earn $46,488 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Davis receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Davis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Davis is $46,488, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Davis is $122,300, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $528 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Davis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches, including 170.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,488 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,008 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,893 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 282 |
| County GDP | $406M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,329 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.90% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $122,300 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $324,271 |
| Census Median Rent | $528 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,329 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.90% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% |
| Depression | 32.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,840/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.2 inches |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 170.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,112 ft (949 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 396/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1268°N, 79.4625°W |
| County FIPS | 54093 |
Winner: Republican by 48.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 396/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |