At a Glance
Median Income
$22,500
$8,892 per capita
Home Value
$45,800
Zillow: $54,826
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
42.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
90.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
32.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kopperston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 $54,826. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population717
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$54,826
Housing Units295
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity47.5%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking32.6%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death17,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
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.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.