Justice, WV

West Virginia

Justice is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 235. Residents earn $42,596 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
235 Population 178/sq mi density
$42,596 Median Income $32,111 per capita
$83,100 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,596 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,596
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,100
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.3%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.9%
68% higher than US avg

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

People

Population235
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,596
Per Capita$32,111
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$1,087M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units221

Health

Obesity39.3%
Uninsured12.0%
Smoking24.5%
Depression34.0%
Heart Disease8.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,428 ft (435 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+68.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute41 min
Broadband85.7%
Libraries4

Is Justice a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Justice receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Justice offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Justice is $42,596, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 20.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Justice is $83,100, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Justice experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Justice has a population of 235 with a density of 178 people per square mile. The median age is 59.9 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

235
Total Population
178
People / sq mi
59.9yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.6%
Female 60.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Justice vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Justice vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Justice is $42,596, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Justice vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,596
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,111
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
IRS Avg AGI$53,723

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate20.9%
68% above US avg
Establishments (County)444
County GDP$1,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants23
Healthcare26
Retail61
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$633
82% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.7 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Justice is $83,100, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,100
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.2%
Housing Units221
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$633
82% below US avg
Effective Rate0.76%
In Justice, 39.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.0% of residents lack health insurance. 24.5% are current smokers. 34.0% report depression. 36.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.3%
22% above US avg
Diabetes13.7%
Heart Disease8.2%
High Blood Pressure39.7%
Asthma12.6%
COPD10.7%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking24.5%
75% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity36.7%
Depression34.0%
Mental Distress24.8%
Physical Distress18.3%
Short Sleep45.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Uninsured12.0%
40% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits49.4%
Premature Death17,893/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access26.1%
Healthcare Facilities26
Justice has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.3 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) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,428 ft (435 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density178/sq mi
Coordinates37.6014°N, 81.8337°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS54109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 73-point margin. 85.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86%
D 13%

Winner: Republican by 73 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+68.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.81
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density178/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.7%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants23
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.7 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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