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McMechen, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marshall County County
McMechen, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is McMechen a Good Place to Live?
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 4.5% (25% 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 $84,481. 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.
Safety & Crime
McMechen reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 364/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.