West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Mount Hope is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,369. Residents earn $26,983 per year, which is 64% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Hope receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Mount Hope has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mount Hope is $26,983, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 30.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mount Hope is $91,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $545 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Mount Hope is below the national average at 289 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,083 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Mount Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $26,983 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,477 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,527 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.6% |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,608 |
| County GDP | $4,532M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 299 |
| Retail | 302 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.98% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $91,900 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $112,234 |
| Census Median Rent | $545 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.98% |
| Obesity | 46.3% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.2% |
| Heart Disease | 8.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.1% |
| Asthma | 14.6% |
| COPD | 13.4% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.8% |
| Depression | 35.0% |
| Mental Distress | 27.6% |
| Physical Distress | 20.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 16,996/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Total Violent | 288.8/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 72.2/100K |
| Assault | 216.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,083.0/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 433.2/100K |
| Theft | 649.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,740 ft (530 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8968°N, 81.1722°W |
| County FIPS | 54081 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 302 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |