West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Dupont City is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 455. Residents earn $39,286 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dupont City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dupont City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dupont City is $39,286, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dupont City is $133,600, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Dupont City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches, including 31.5 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 | $39,286 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,099 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,192 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,301 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,860 |
| County GDP | $14,448M |
| Restaurants | 428 |
| Healthcare | 645 |
| Retail | 626 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $133,600 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 32.1% |
| Mental Distress | 23.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 14,979/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.2 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,676/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2666°N, 81.5688°W |
| County FIPS | 54039 |
Winner: Republican by 17.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,676/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Restaurants | 428 |
| Retail Stores | 626 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |