Mitchell Heights, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Logan County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
420 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$66,563 Median Income $36,789 per capita
$161,500 Home Value $196,924 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,563 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,500 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mitchell Heights, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,563
11% below
$36,789 per capita
Home Value
$161,500
43% below
Zillow: $196,924
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
28% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Mitchell Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
57%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mitchell Heights a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mitchell Heights residents earn a median household income of $66,563 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,789. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,008 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mitchell Heights is $161,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,924. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

43.0% of adults in Mitchell Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mitchell Heights has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population420
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,563
Per Capita$36,789
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,500
Rent
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$196,924
Housing Units180
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death22,020/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation992 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mitchell Heights was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.