At a Glance
Median Income
$32,750
$20,452 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
Zillow: $88,631
Median Rent
$784/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
29.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
31.0% smoking rate
How Kermit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kermit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kermit a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kermit residents earn a median household income of $32,750 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,452. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 222 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kermit is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,631. Median rent is $784/month, with 35.5% 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 1983.
Education
17.9% of adults in Kermit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kermit has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population195
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$32,750
Per Capita$20,452
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty29.7%
County GDP$290M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$784
Ownership41.3%
Zillow$88,631
Housing Units111
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking31.0%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death14,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation629 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Kermit was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.