West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Institute is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 690. Residents earn $47,625 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Institute receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Institute stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Institute is $47,625, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Institute is $93,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $988 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Institute experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,625 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,807 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,238 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,515 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below 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 | 2.88% |
| Commute Time | 15.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $93,000 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $988 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,677 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.88% |
| Obesity | 48.6% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.2% |
| Asthma | 13.4% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.5% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 23.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,065/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 137 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 608 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3795°N, 81.7656°W |
| County FIPS | 54079 |
Winner: Republican by 46.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.5% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,464/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 137 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 171 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 15.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |