At a Glance
Median Income
$26,983
$20,477 per capita
Home Value
$91,900
Zillow: $116,835
Median Rent
$545/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
30.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
28.2% smoking rate
How Mount Hope Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Hope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Hope a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Hope residents earn a median household income of $26,983 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,477. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Hope is $91,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,835. Median rent is $545/month, with 28.9% 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 1944.
Education
15.5% of adults in Mount Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Hope has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,369
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density740/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$26,983
Per Capita$20,477
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty30.6%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,900
Rent$545
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$116,835
Housing Units551
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking28.2%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation1,740 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Hope was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.