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Kingwood, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
Kingwood, WV
At a Glance
How Kingwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kingwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kingwood residents earn a median household income of $67,411 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,905. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingwood is $162,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,748. Median rent is $636/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Kingwood reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Kingwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingwood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.