Matheny, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wyoming County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
403 Population 115/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Matheny, WV

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Matheny Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Matheny a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

17.4% of adults in Matheny hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Matheny has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population403
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,776
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$75,528
Housing Units132
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death17,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation1,348 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Matheny was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
46.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.