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Keystone, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
52 Population 163/sq mi density
$21,313 Median Income $13,846 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Keystone, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$21,313
72% below
$13,846 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
72.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.5%
54% above
26.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Keystone Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Keystone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
28%
Poverty
586%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keystone a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Keystone residents earn a median household income of $21,313 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,846. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 72.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Keystone reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Keystone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Keystone 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population52
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female21% / 79%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans39.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$21,313
Per Capita$13,846
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty72.7%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$35,834
Housing Units125
Rent Burden42.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity49.5%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking26.4%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death24,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,667 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Keystone was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.