At a Glance
Median Income
$28,750
$12,611 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $108,416
Median Rent
$425/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
21.7% smoking rate
How Haysi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Haysi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Haysi 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
Haysi residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,611. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 326 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Haysi is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,416. Median rent is $425/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
5.4% of adults in Haysi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Haysi has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population537
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$12,611
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$851M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,032
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$425
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$108,416
Housing Units172
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,595/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,815 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband70.1%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Haysi was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
46.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.