At a Glance
Median Income
$47,143
$15,966 per capita
Home Value
$35,800
Zillow: $35,834
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.8%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
26.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.5%
27.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Northfork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northfork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northfork a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northfork residents earn a median household income of $47,143 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,966. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northfork is $35,800 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $35,834. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Northfork reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
2.8% of adults in Northfork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northfork has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population271
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,143
Per Capita$15,966
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty26.0%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
A+
Home Value$35,800
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$35,834
Housing Units228
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity51.5%
Diabetes21.3%
Smoking27.7%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death24,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,880 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute32 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Northfork was built in 1940.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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