Elk Garden, WV

Elk Garden, WV

At a Glance

How Elk Garden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Elk Garden a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Elk Garden residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,984. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elk Garden is $81,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,383. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Elk Garden reports 840 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 121% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,400/100K.

Education

3.5% of adults in Elk Garden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elk Garden has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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