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Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mingo County County
Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Mount Gay-Shamrock a Good Place to Live?
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 0.9% (75% 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.
Safety & Crime
Mount Gay-Shamrock reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,120/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.