Newark, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wirt County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
424
Population
451/sq mi density
$45,556
Median Income
$18,607 per capita
$86,700
Home Value
$115,286 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,556 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in Newark (4)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Health Care & Social Assistance
133 jobs
18 firms
$46,528/yr
Retail Trade
97 jobs
10 firms
$20,680/yr
Construction
43 jobs
11 firms
$42,573/yr
Administrative & Waste Services
11 jobs
4 firms
$30,719/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Retail Trade
1.37
Health Care & Social Assistance
1.31
Construction
1.16
Administrative & Waste Services
0.26
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 133 | 18 | $895 | $46,528 | 1.31 |
| Retail Trade | 97 | 10 | $398 | $20,680 | 1.37 |
| Construction | 43 | 11 | $819 | $42,573 | 1.16 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 11 | 4 | $591 | $30,719 | 0.26 |