Great Cacapon, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Morgan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
836 Population 972/sq mi density
$44,267 Median Income $18,450 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $258,271 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,267 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Great Cacapon, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,267
41% below
$18,450 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $258,271
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
93% below
54.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
25.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Great Cacapon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Great Cacapon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Great Cacapon residents earn a median household income of $44,267 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,450. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Great Cacapon is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,271. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

2.2% of adults in Great Cacapon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 54.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Great Cacapon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population836
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density972/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,267
Per Capita$18,450
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$413M
Avg Weekly Wage$889

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$258,271
Housing Units229
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,254/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation533 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+54.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband53.7%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Great Cacapon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.