Home Value $96,700

66% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.9%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 18.4%

411% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.0%

28% lower than US avg

How Garten Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population234

Median Age30.7 yrs

Density557/mi²

Male / Female59% / 42%

Largest GroupWhite 80%

Veterans11.1%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$28,171

Unemployment18.4%

Poverty9.0%

County GDP$1,578M

Commute39 min

Housing

Home Value$96,700

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units80

Health

Obesity38.9%

Uninsured8.9%

Smoking21.5%

Depression35.6%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain48.0 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation1,869 ft (570 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+84.6%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%

Commute39 min

Broadband80.0%

Libraries8

Is Garten a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Garten receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Garten stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

At 18.4%, unemployment is notably high. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Garten is $96,700, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Garten experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Garten has a population of 234 with a density of 557 people per square mile. The median age is 30.7 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.3%), with 19.7% Black.

Population

234

Total Population

557

People / sq mi

30.7yrs

Median Age

21% below US avg

0.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.5%

Female 41.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Garten vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Garten vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Garten is N/A. The unemployment rate is 18.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Garten vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$28,171
Avg Weekly Wage	$916
IRS Avg AGI	$50,919

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	18.4%
	411% above US avg
Poverty Rate	9.0%
	28% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,186
County GDP	$1,578M

Business (County)

Restaurants	81
Healthcare	97
Retail	114
Manufacturing	23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,905
	46% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	1.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	39.4 min
Drive Alone	36.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	23.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Garten is $96,700, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$96,700
	66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$714
1 Bedroom	$766
2 Bedrooms	$945
3 Bedrooms	$1,231
4 Bedrooms	$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	61.3%
Housing Units	80
Median Year Built	1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,905
	46% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.97%

In Garten, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 21.5% are current smokers. 35.6% report depression. 30.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Garten vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.9%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	33.5%
Asthma	13.6%
COPD	9.3%
Cancer	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	21.5%
	54% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.6%
Physical Inactivity	30.9%
Depression	35.6%
Mental Distress	25.1%
Physical Distress	16.5%
Short Sleep	45.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	74.0%
Uninsured	8.9%
	3% above US avg
Checkup Rate	73.6%
Dental Visits	53.4%
Premature Death	15,973/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.1/10
Exercise Access	61.5%
Healthcare Facilities	97

Garten has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	48.0 inches
	26% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,869 ft (570 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	557/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0348°N, 81.0733°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	54019

It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.8-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.9%

D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 41.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	84.6%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.81

A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3	Metro — under 250K
Population Density	557/sq mi
Total Area	0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	80.0%
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	97
Restaurants	81
Retail Stores	114

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	39.4 min
Drive Alone	36.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	23.2%

Garten, WV

How Garten Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Garten a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Garten vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Garten vs U.S. Average

Income: Garten vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Garten vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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