At a Glance
Median Income
$17,774
$12,685 per capita
Home Value
$92,600
Zillow: $108,904
Violent Crime
146/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
61.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Nemacolin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nemacolin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nemacolin a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nemacolin residents earn a median household income of $17,774 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,685. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 61.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nemacolin is $92,600 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,904. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Nemacolin reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K.
Education
1.1% of adults in Nemacolin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nemacolin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,107
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density988/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$17,774
Per Capita$12,685
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty61.1%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
B+
Home Value$92,600
Rent
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$108,904
Housing Units429
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property1,875/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,203 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Nemacolin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.