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MacArthur, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County
MacArthur, WV
At a Glance
How MacArthur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows MacArthur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is MacArthur a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
MacArthur residents earn a median household income of $26,824 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,153. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in MacArthur is $126,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,065. Median rent is $791/month, with 51.0% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
MacArthur reports 1,057 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,207/100K.
Education
3.9% of adults in MacArthur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
MacArthur has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.