Kimberly, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
260 Population 292/sq mi density
$12,566 Median Income $4,859 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$12,566 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Kimberly, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$12,566
83% below
$4,859 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
25.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Kimberly Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
17%
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kimberly a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kimberly residents earn a median household income of $12,566 , which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $4,859. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,186 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Education

23.5% of adults in Kimberly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kimberly has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population260
Median Age9.3 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$12,566
Per Capita$4,859
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership25.5%
Zillow$69,580
Housing Units130
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking25.5%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death15,973/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation644 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute7 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Kimberly was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.