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Kincaid, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
296 Population 344/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
218 Violent Crime/100K 3,305 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kincaid, WV

At a Glance

Violent Crime
218/100K
43% below
3,305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
87.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
23.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Kincaid Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
702%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kincaid a Good Place to Live?

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

Safety & Crime

Kincaid reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,305/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Kincaid hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kincaid has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population296
Median Age15.4 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$10,331
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty87.1%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$146,662
Housing Units106
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent218/100K
Property3,305/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death15,973/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,515 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Kincaid was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.