West Virginia
Elkins is a small city in West Virginia with a population of 6,875. Residents earn $47,746 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elkins receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Elkins offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elkins is $47,746, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Elkins is $130,500, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $897 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Elkins experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 68.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,746 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,778 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $879 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,959 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,002 |
| County GDP | $1,145M |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Healthcare | 97 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,822 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Commute Time | 11.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $130,500 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $162,311 |
| Median List Price | $219,900 |
| Median List Price | $219,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $128 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.9% |
| Price Drops | 14.8% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $897 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,822 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.40% |
| Obesity | 46.8% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.9% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% |
| Depression | 33.5% |
| Mental Distress | 23.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 68.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (579 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9238°N, 79.8540°W |
| County FIPS | 54083 |
Winner: Republican by 46.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.4% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,858/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 11.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |