West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Kingwood is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,980. Residents earn $67,411 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kingwood receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Kingwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kingwood is $67,411, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Kingwood is $162,700, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Kingwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 34 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Kingwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches, including 171.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,411 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,905 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,346 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 884 |
| County GDP | $1,012M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.34% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $162,700 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $83,748 |
| Median List Price | $329,450 |
| Median List Price | $329,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.1% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $636 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,185 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.34% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 32.8% |
| Mental Distress | 22.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,315/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Total Violent | 33.7/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 33.7/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C |
| Safety Score | 2.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.0 inches |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 171.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4720°N, 79.6823°W |
| County FIPS | 54077 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |