At a Glance
Median Income
$71,908
$41,274 per capita
Home Value
$160,600
Zillow: $179,352
Violent Crime
1,227/100K
6,561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Elkview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkview 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
Elkview residents earn a median household income of $71,908 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,274. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Elkview is $160,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,352. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Elkview reports 1,227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 223% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,561/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Elkview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkview has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population800
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,908
Per Capita$41,274
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,600
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$179,352
Housing Units482
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,227/100K
Property6,561/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation876 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Elkview was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% 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.
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