West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Hooverson Heights is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,156. Residents earn $58,681 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hooverson Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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. Hooverson Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hooverson Heights is $58,681, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Hooverson Heights is $140,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $706 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Hooverson Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,681 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,626 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,514 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 618 |
| County GDP | $1,317M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,093 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.49% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $140,700 |
| 50% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $706 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,093 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.49% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 31.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,823/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.2 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3154°N, 80.5812°W |
| County FIPS | 54009 |
Winner: Republican by 44.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.6% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |