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Dupont City, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
455 Population 2,676/sq mi density
$39,286 Median Income $37,099 per capita
$133,600 Home Value $92,861 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,286 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$133,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dupont City, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,286
48% below
$37,099 per capita
Home Value
$133,600
53% below
Zillow: $92,861
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Dupont City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
47%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dupont City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dupont City residents earn a median household income of $39,286 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,099. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dupont City is $133,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,861. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Dupont City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,763/100K.

Education

15.5% of adults in Dupont City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dupont City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population455
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density2,676/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,286
Per Capita$37,099
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,600
Rent
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$92,861
Housing Units305
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,763/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation610 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Dupont City was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
38.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.