Monongah, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
944 Population 1,927/sq mi density
$54,412 Median Income $32,291 per capita
$86,400 Home Value $101,309 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,412 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Monongah, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,412
28% below
$32,291 per capita
Home Value
$86,400
69% below
Zillow: $101,309
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Monongah Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
31%
Rent
86%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monongah a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Monongah residents earn a median household income of $54,412 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,291. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monongah is $86,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,309. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 30.5% 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

15.0% of adults in Monongah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monongah has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population944
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,927/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,412
Per Capita$32,291
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$3,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,400
Rent$1,000
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$101,309
Housing Units542
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,153/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation891 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Monongah was founded in 1891.
The median home in Monongah was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.