Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mingo County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,440 Population 191/sq mi density
$49,063 Median Income $23,033 per capita
$81,400 Home Value $85,673 Zillow
$598 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $598/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,063
35% below
$23,033 per capita
Home Value
$81,400
71% below
Zillow: $85,673
Median Rent
$598/mo
49% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
62.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
43% above
27.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Mount Gay-Shamrock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
29%
Rent
51%
Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Gay-Shamrock a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Gay-Shamrock residents earn a median household income of $49,063 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,033. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Gay-Shamrock is $81,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,673. Median rent is $598/month, with 51.0% 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 1965.

Education

8.1% of adults in Mount Gay-Shamrock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 62.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Gay-Shamrock 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

Population1,440
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,063
Per Capita$23,033
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,400
Rent$598
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$85,673
Housing Units829
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity46.0%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking27.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death22,437/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation684 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+62.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute13 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Gay-Shamrock was built in 1965.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
53.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.