Dorothy, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
112 Population 320/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Dorothy, WV

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
3% below
67.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
47.3%
47% above
31.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Dorothy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dorothy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

32.7% of adults in Dorothy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 67.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dorothy has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population112
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$7,221
Unemployment
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$66,953
Housing Units121
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking31.1%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death16,996/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation1,008 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+67.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Dorothy was built in 1950.
75.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
61.6% 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.