West Virginia
Delbarton is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 466. Residents earn $39,167 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Delbarton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Delbarton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Delbarton is $39,167, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Delbarton is $94,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Delbarton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 13.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,167 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,163 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,169 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,837 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 558 |
| County GDP | $968M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,144 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.21% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $94,200 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $81,326 |
| Census Median Rent | $633 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.8% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,144 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.21% |
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.3% |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% |
| Asthma | 13.5% |
| COPD | 12.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.0% |
| Depression | 36.2% |
| Mental Distress | 26.5% |
| Physical Distress | 20.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 22,437/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 813 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7052°N, 82.1861°W |
| County FIPS | 54059 |
Winner: Republican by 73.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |