Median Income $44,500

41% lower than US avg

Home Value $77,900

72% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 11.6%

66% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.4%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.3%

8% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.4%

40% lower than US avg

How Durbin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population275

Median Age53.9 yrs

Density458/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans4.1%

Economy

B+

Median Income$44,500

Per Capita$25,808

Unemployment3.3%

Poverty7.4%

County GDP$1,145M

Commute13 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$77,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$140,647

Housing Units153

Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity39.4%

Uninsured10.6%

Smoking22.1%

Depression31.8%

Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain43.8 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation2,718 ft (828 m)

Education

Bachelor's+11.6%

High School+82.6%

Graduate+0.8%

School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%

Commute13 min

Broadband80.7%

Libraries6

Is Durbin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Durbin receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Durbin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Durbin is $44,500, 41% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Durbin is $77,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Durbin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 67.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Durbin has a population of 275 with a density of 458 people per square mile. The median age is 53.9 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

275

Total Population

458

People / sq mi

53.9yrs

Median Age

39% above US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%

Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Durbin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Durbin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Durbin is $44,500, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Durbin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$44,500
	41% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$25,808
Avg Weekly Wage	$879
IRS Avg AGI	$57,959

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.3%
	8% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.4%
	40% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,002
County GDP	$1,145M

Business (County)

Restaurants	57
Healthcare	97
Retail	109
Manufacturing	25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,822
	48% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	2.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	12.7 min
Drive Alone	71.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Durbin is $77,900, 72% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $140,647.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$77,900
	72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$140,647

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$714
1 Bedroom	$766
2 Bedrooms	$945
3 Bedrooms	$1,231
4 Bedrooms	$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	83.3%
Housing Units	153
Median Year Built	1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,822
	48% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.34%

In Durbin, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.6% of residents lack health insurance. 22.1% are current smokers. 31.8% report depression. 33.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Durbin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.4%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart Disease	6.8%
High Blood Pressure	38.3%
Asthma	12.3%
COPD	9.5%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	22.1%
	58% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.3%
Physical Inactivity	33.1%
Depression	31.8%
Mental Distress	23.6%
Physical Distress	16.9%
Short Sleep	41.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.9%
Uninsured	10.6%
	23% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.1%
Dental Visits	52.7%
Premature Death	10,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.1/10
Exercise Access	67.9%
Healthcare Facilities	97

Durbin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.8 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	47.4°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	43.8 inches
	15% above US avg
Snowfall	67.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,718 ft (828 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	458/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5471°N, 79.8278°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	54083

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.1-point margin. 80.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.1%

D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 46.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	11.6%
	66% below US avg
High School+	82.6%
Graduate Degree+	0.8%
School Test Score	4.81

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	458/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	80.7%
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	97
Restaurants	57
Retail Stores	109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	12.7 min
Drive Alone	71.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.5%

Durbin, WV

How Durbin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Durbin a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Durbin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Durbin vs U.S. Average

Income: Durbin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Durbin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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