Mount Carbon, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Mount Carbon is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 519.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
519 Population 3,460/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $68,063 per capita
$275,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $275,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.2%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.6%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mount Carbon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population519
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density3,460/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$68,063
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,578M

Housing

Home Value$275,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression36.1%
Heart Disease8.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation639 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+78.9%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
CommuteN/A
Broadband86.0%
Libraries8

Is Mount Carbon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Carbon receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Mount Carbon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Carbon is $275,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 78.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Carbon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Mount Carbon has a population of 519 with a density of 3,460 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

519
Total Population
3,460
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.4%
Female 35.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Carbon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Carbon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Carbon is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Mount Carbon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$68,063
Avg Weekly Wage$916
IRS Avg AGI$50,919

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,186
County GDP$1,578M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare97
Retail114
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,905
46% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.69%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home21.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Carbon is $275,000, 2% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$275,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,905
46% below US avg
Effective Rate0.69%
In Mount Carbon, 42.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 36.1% report depression. 37.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Carbon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.6%
33% above US avg
Diabetes15.5%
Heart Disease8.1%
High Blood Pressure40.2%
Asthma13.8%
COPD12.0%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.3%
Physical Inactivity37.3%
Depression36.1%
Mental Distress26.6%
Physical Distress19.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death15,973/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities97

Crime Rates: Mount Carbon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Mount Carbon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.4 inches
22% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation639 ft (195 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density3,460/sq mi
Coordinates38.1437°N, 81.2889°W
County FIPS54019
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.8-point margin. 86.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.9%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 41.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.2%
4% above US avg
High School+78.9%
School Test Score4.81
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density3,460/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities97
Restaurants81
Retail Stores114

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home21.7%

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