Kistler, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Logan County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
378 Population 254/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kistler, WV

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
39.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
43% above
25.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Kistler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
321%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kistler a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

10.4% of adults in Kistler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kistler has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population378
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,087
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty39.8%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$110,687
Housing Units197
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity45.8%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death22,020/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation1,743 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Kistler was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.