West Virginia
Junior is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 329. Residents earn $29,063 per year, which is 61% below the national average.
Based on current data, Junior receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Junior has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Junior is $29,063, 61% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 37.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Junior is $49,700, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Junior experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 68.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $29,063 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $15,226 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $879 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,959 |
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 37.9% |
| 206% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,002 |
| County GDP | $1,145M |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Healthcare | 97 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,822 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.67% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $49,700 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $53,788 |
| Census Median Rent | $636 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,822 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.67% |
| Obesity | 46.1% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.7% |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.6% |
| Asthma | 13.6% |
| COPD | 12.7% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.4% |
| Depression | 35.6% |
| Mental Distress | 26.7% |
| Physical Distress | 20.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 68.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,757 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,061/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9766°N, 79.9526°W |
| County FIPS | 54083 |
Winner: Republican by 46.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.5% |
| 99% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,061/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |