Grant Town, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
405 Population 764/sq mi density
$53,393 Median Income $23,708 per capita
$90,300 Home Value $82,033 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$53,393 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Grant Town, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,393
29% below
$23,708 per capita
Home Value
$90,300
68% below
Zillow: $82,033
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Grant Town Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grant Town a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grant Town residents earn a median household income of $53,393 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,708. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grant Town is $90,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,033. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

6.7% of adults in Grant Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grant Town has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density764/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,393
Per Capita$23,708
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$3,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,300
Rent
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$82,033
Housing Units185
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,153/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation1,088 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Grant Town was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.