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Kopperston, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wyoming County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
717 Population 375/sq mi density
$22,500 Median Income $8,892 per capita
$45,800 Home Value $47,670 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kopperston, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,500
70% below
$8,892 per capita
Home Value
$45,800
84% below
Zillow: $47,670
Violent Crime
4,176/100K
999% above
8,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
42.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
90.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
48% above
32.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Kopperston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
30%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
731%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
1099%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kopperston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kopperston residents earn a median household income of $22,500 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $8,892. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 90.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kopperston is $45,800 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $47,670. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Kopperston reports 4,176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 999% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,874/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Kopperston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 42.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kopperston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population717
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$22,500
Per Capita$8,892
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty90.6%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,800
Rent
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$47,670
Housing Units295
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent4,176/100K
Property8,874/100K

Health

Obesity47.5%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking32.6%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death17,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,187 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+42.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.7%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kopperston was built in 1938.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.