McMechen, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marshall County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,735 Population 3,044/sq mi density
$42,863 Median Income $26,781 per capita
$89,500 Home Value $94,206 Zillow
$562 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$42,863 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $562/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

McMechen, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,863
43% below
$26,781 per capita
Home Value
$89,500
68% below
Zillow: $94,206
Median Rent
$562/mo
52% below
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
26.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How McMechen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
32%
Rent
48%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McMechen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McMechen residents earn a median household income of $42,863 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,781. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 682 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McMechen is $89,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,206. Median rent is $562/month, with 28.9% 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 1938.

Education

14.5% of adults in McMechen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McMechen has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,735
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density3,044/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,863
Per Capita$26,781
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$3,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,500
Rent$562
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$94,206
Housing Units836
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking26.4%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death10,486/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation670 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in McMechen was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.