Flatwoods, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Braxton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
404 Population 612/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $21,728 per capita
$105,200 Home Value $146,338 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,200 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Flatwoods, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$21,728 per capita
Home Value
$105,200
63% below
Zillow: $146,338
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
41.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
300% above
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
26.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Flatwoods Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
37%
Rent
62%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
400%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flatwoods a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flatwoods residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,728. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 380 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flatwoods is $105,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,338. Median rent is $725/month, with 41.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

9.0% of adults in Flatwoods hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flatwoods has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population404
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$21,728
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$883

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,200
Rent$725
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$146,338
Housing Units140
Rent Burden41.9%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking26.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death12,079/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Flatwoods was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.