Median Income $54,152

28% lower than US avg

Home Value $39,600

86% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 46.2%

44% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.4%

61% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.0%

52% lower than US avg

How Iaeger Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population260

Median Age59.3 yrs

Density271/mi²

Male / Female55% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans6.8%

Economy

Median Income$54,152

Per Capita$26,437

Unemployment1.4%

Poverty6.0%

County GDP$728M

Commute40 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$39,600

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$55,697

Housing Units121

Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity46.2%

Uninsured14.3%

Smoking32.6%

Depression35.5%

Heart Disease9.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain44.6 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation977 ft (298 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+83.2%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%

Commute40 min

Broadband89.0%

Libraries4

Is Iaeger a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iaeger receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Iaeger stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iaeger is $54,152, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Iaeger is $39,600, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Iaeger experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Iaeger has a population of 260 with a density of 271 people per square mile. The median age is 59.3 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

260

Total Population

271

People / sq mi

59.3yrs

Median Age

52% above US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%

Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Iaeger vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Iaeger vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iaeger is $54,152, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Iaeger vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$54,152
	28% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$26,437
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,078
IRS Avg AGI	$44,508

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.4%
	61% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.0%
	52% below US avg
Establishments (County)	382
County GDP	$728M

Business (County)

Restaurants	14
Healthcare	33
Retail	44

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	40.4 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Iaeger is $39,600, 86% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $55,697.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$39,600
	86% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$55,697

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	40.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$714
1 Bedroom	$766
2 Bedrooms	$945
3 Bedrooms	$1,231
4 Bedrooms	$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	61.8%
Housing Units	121
Median Year Built	1958

Property Tax

In Iaeger, 46.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.3% of residents lack health insurance. 32.6% are current smokers. 35.5% report depression. 44.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Iaeger vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	46.2%
	44% above US avg
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart Disease	9.9%
High Blood Pressure	44.5%
Asthma	14.0%
COPD	15.8%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	5.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	32.6%
	133% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.0%
Physical Inactivity	44.7%
Depression	35.5%
Mental Distress	28.0%
Physical Distress	22.3%
Short Sleep	47.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.6%
Uninsured	14.3%
	66% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.3%
Dental Visits	38.7%
Premature Death	24,029/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.5/10
Exercise Access	27.7%
Healthcare Facilities	33

Iaeger has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.6 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	53.4°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	44.6 inches
	17% above US avg
Snowfall	17.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	977 ft (298 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	271/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4601°N, 81.8185°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	54047

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.4-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.5%

D 19.1%

Winner: Republican by 60.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	83.2%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.81

A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	271/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	89.0%
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	33
Restaurants	14
Retail Stores	44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	40.4 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Iaeger, WV

How Iaeger Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Iaeger a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Iaeger vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Iaeger vs U.S. Average

Income: Iaeger vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Iaeger vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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