Hinton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Summers County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,413 Population 1,082/sq mi density
$42,852 Median Income $25,707 per capita
$92,400 Home Value $145,771 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$42,852 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,400 home value, $907/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hinton, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,852
43% below
$25,707 per capita
Home Value
$92,400
67% below
Zillow: $145,771
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
36.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Hinton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
33%
Rent
78%
Poverty
297%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
322%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hinton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hinton residents earn a median household income of $42,852 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,707. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 269 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hinton is $92,400 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,771. Median rent is $907/month, with 24.8% 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

20.3% of adults in Hinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hinton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,413
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,082/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,852
Per Capita$25,707
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty36.8%
County GDP$271M
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,400
Rent$907
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$145,771
Housing Units1,380
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death18,193/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation1,911 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute33 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hinton was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.