Mount Hope, WV

Mount Hope, WV

At a Glance

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)

Is Mount Hope a Good Place to Live?

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 7.5% (108% 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 $112,234. 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.

Safety & Crime

Mount Hope reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,083/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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