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Matewan, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mingo County County
Matewan, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Matewan a Good Place to Live?
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 9.2% (156% 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.
Safety & Crime
Matewan reports 489 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,500/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.