At a Glance
Median Income
$26,250
$13,800 per capita
Violent Crime
195/100K
2,645/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Jewell Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jewell Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jewell Ridge a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jewell Ridge residents earn a median household income of $26,250 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,800. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Jewell Ridge reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,645/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Jewell Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jewell Ridge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population48
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$26,250
Per Capita$13,800
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$104,635
Housing Units65
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property2,645/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,929 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Jewell Ridge was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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