Delbarton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mingo County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
466 Population 234/sq mi density
$39,167 Median Income $21,163 per capita
$94,200 Home Value $77,796 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$39,167 median income, 20.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,200 home value, $633/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Delbarton, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,167
48% below
$21,163 per capita
Home Value
$94,200
67% below
Zillow: $77,796
Median Rent
$633/mo
46% below
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
20.7%
475% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Delbarton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
33%
Rent
54%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
575%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delbarton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delbarton residents earn a median household income of $39,167 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,163. The unemployment rate stands at 20.7% (475% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delbarton is $94,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,796. Median rent is $633/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

10.8% of adults in Delbarton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delbarton 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 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population466
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,167
Per Capita$21,163
Unemployment20.7%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,200
Rent$633
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$77,796
Housing Units288
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death22,437/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation813 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Delbarton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
44.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.