At a Glance
Median Income
$64,500
$30,794 per capita
Home Value
$226,100
Zillow: $458,998
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
3,427/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Mineral Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mineral's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mineral a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mineral residents earn a median household income of $64,500 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,794. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,570 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mineral is $226,100 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,998. Median rent is $1,199/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Mineral reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,427/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Mineral hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mineral has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population599
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$30,794
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty13.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,100
Rent$1,199
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$458,998
Housing Units186
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property3,427/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,823/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation441 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Mineral was founded in 1890.
The median home in Mineral was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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