At a Glance
Violent Crime
4,176/100K
8,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
299 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matheny a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Matheny reports 4,176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 999% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,874/100K.
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population403
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent4,176/100K
Property8,874/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death17,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,348 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband65.0%
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.
79.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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