At a Glance
Median Income
$40,500
$25,314 per capita
Home Value
$167,600
Zillow: $94,503
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
20.4% smoking rate
How Hometown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hometown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hometown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hometown residents earn a median household income of $40,500 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,314. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,894 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hometown is $167,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,503. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
16.6% of adults in Hometown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hometown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population699
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,500
Per Capita$25,314
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$3,832M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A
Home Value$167,600
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$94,503
Housing Units485
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation686 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hometown was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.