Hambleton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tucker County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
204 Population 927/sq mi density
$45,938 Median Income $25,748 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $128,536 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hambleton, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,938
39% below
$25,748 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
66% below
Zillow: $128,536
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
96% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Hambleton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hambleton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hambleton residents earn a median household income of $45,938 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,748. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hambleton is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,536. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

1.3% of adults in Hambleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hambleton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population204
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density927/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,938
Per Capita$25,748
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$128,536
Housing Units102
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,840/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,725 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hambleton was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.