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Marlinton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pocahontas County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,050 Population 447/sq mi density
$42,386 Median Income $23,870 per capita
$90,500 Home Value $164,749 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
365 Violent Crime/100K 122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,386 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,500 home value, $703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Marlinton, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,386
44% below
$23,870 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
68% below
Zillow: $164,749
Median Rent
$703/mo
40% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
365/100K
4% below
122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Marlinton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
32%
Rent
60%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
96%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marlinton 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

Marlinton residents earn a median household income of $42,386 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,870. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marlinton is $90,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,749. Median rent is $703/month, with 30.3% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Marlinton reports 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 122/100K.

Education

21.2% of adults in Marlinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marlinton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,050
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,386
Per Capita$23,870
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$791

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent$703
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$164,749
Housing Units532
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent365/100K
Property122/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,373 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Marlinton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.