At a Glance
Median Income
$15,378
$14,584 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
Zillow: $81,326
Median Rent
$356/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
71.3% high school+
Unemployment
28.9%
41.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
30.3% smoking rate
How Matewan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matewan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matewan a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Matewan residents earn a median household income of $15,378 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,584. The unemployment rate stands at 28.9% (703% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matewan is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $81,326. Median rent is $356/month, with 27.6% 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 1981.
Education
5.3% of adults in Matewan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matewan has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population521
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density947/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$15,378
Per Capita$14,584
Unemployment28.9%
Poverty41.3%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169
Housing
C+
Home Value$102,100
Rent$356
Ownership47.5%
Zillow$81,326
Housing Units376
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking30.3%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death22,437/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation754 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+71.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute15 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Matewan was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
44.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.