At a Glance
Median Income
$71,908
$41,274 per capita
Home Value
$160,600
Zillow: $189,300
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.6% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 4.4% (22% above 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 $189,300. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
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 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population800
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,908
Per Capita$41,274
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,600
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$189,300
Housing Units482
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.