West Virginia
Hendricks is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 391. Residents earn $50,938 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hendricks receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hendricks offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hendricks is $50,938, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Hendricks is $126,900, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Hendricks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches, including 55.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,938 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,136 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,893 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 282 |
| County GDP | $406M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,329 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $126,900 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.6% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,329 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 33.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,840/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.0 inches |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 55.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,792 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0761°N, 79.6291°W |
| County FIPS | 54093 |
Winner: Republican by 48.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.5% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,261/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.8% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |