Hendricks, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tucker County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
391 Population 1,261/sq mi density
$50,938 Median Income $25,136 per capita
$126,900 Home Value $128,536 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,900 home value, $675/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hendricks, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,938
32% below
$25,136 per capita
Home Value
$126,900
55% below
Zillow: $128,536
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Hendricks Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
45%
Rent
58%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hendricks a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hendricks residents earn a median household income of $50,938 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,136. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Hendricks is $126,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,536. Median rent is $675/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

11.5% of adults in Hendricks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hendricks 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

Population391
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density1,261/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,938
Per Capita$25,136
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,900
Rent$675
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$128,536
Housing Units170
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,840/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,792 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hendricks was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.