West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Hometown is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 699. Residents earn $40,500 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hometown receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hometown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hometown is $40,500, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Hometown is $167,600, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Hometown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 10.7 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 | $40,500 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,314 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,238 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,515 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,894 |
| County GDP | $3,832M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 137 |
| Retail | 171 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,677 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.60% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $167,600 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,677 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.60% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% |
| Depression | 33.7% |
| Mental Distress | 23.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,065/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 137 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5288°N, 81.8552°W |
| County FIPS | 54079 |
Winner: Republican by 46.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.6% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 137 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 171 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |