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Marmet, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
Marmet, WV
At a Glance
How Marmet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marmet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Marmet a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Marmet residents earn a median household income of $47,620 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,924. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marmet is $83,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,861. Median rent is $791/month, with 34.0% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Marmet reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,763/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Marmet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marmet has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.