West Virginia
Matoaka is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 92. Residents earn $23,929 per year, which is 68% below the national average.
Based on current data, Matoaka receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Matoaka has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Matoaka is $23,929, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 37.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Matoaka is $74,400, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $565 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Matoaka is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Matoaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 34.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $23,929 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $11,392 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,509 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 37.5% |
| 202% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,682 |
| County GDP | $2,337M |
| Restaurants | 114 |
| Healthcare | 196 |
| Retail | 202 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,279 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Work from Home | 42.1% |
| Census Median | $74,400 |
| 74% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $28 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $565 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,279 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 32.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 18,112/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 196 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.2 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,508 ft (764 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4182°N, 81.2418°W |
| County FIPS | 54055 |
Winner: Republican by 57.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.4% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 42.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 30.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 196 |
| Restaurants | 114 |
| Retail Stores | 202 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Work from Home | 42.1% |