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Institute, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
Institute, WV
At a Glance
How Institute Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Institute's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Institute a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Institute residents earn a median household income of $47,625 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,807. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% 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 Institute is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,684. Median rent is $988/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Institute reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,404/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Institute hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Institute has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.