West Virginia
Marlinton is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,050. Residents earn $42,386 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Marlinton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Marlinton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marlinton is $42,386, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Marlinton is $90,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $703 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Marlinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,386 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,870 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $791 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,381 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 344 |
| County GDP | $353M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,250 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.38% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $90,500 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $164,749 |
| Census Median Rent | $703 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,250 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.38% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 11.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% |
| Depression | 33.5% |
| Mental Distress | 24.8% |
| Physical Distress | 18.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 15,349/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.9 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,373 ft (723 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2241°N, 80.0875°W |
| County FIPS | 54075 |
Winner: Republican by 50.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.2% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |