Kermit, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Martin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
195
Population
500/sq mi density
$32,750
Median Income
$20,452 per capita
$115,600
Home Value
$88,631 Zillow
$784
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$32,750 median income, 15.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $784/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in Kermit (3)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Retail Trade
265 jobs
41 firms
$26,198/yr
Accommodation & Food Services
133 jobs
15 firms
$14,610/yr
Administrative & Waste Services
69 jobs
13 firms
$60,335/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Retail Trade
1.35
Accommodation & Food Services
0.75
Administrative & Waste Services
0.60
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 265 | 41 | $504 | $26,198 | 1.35 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 133 | 15 | $281 | $14,610 | 0.75 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 69 | 13 | $1,160 | $60,335 | 0.60 |