West Virginia
Paden City is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,529. Residents earn $53,871 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paden City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Paden City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paden City is $53,871, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Paden City is $102,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Paden City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,871 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,994 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,140 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,597 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 175 |
| County GDP | $1,454M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,880 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $102,100 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $109,530 |
| Census Median Rent | $830 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,880 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% |
| Depression | 32.5% |
| Mental Distress | 23.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,212/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.0 inches |
| 18% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 660 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,975/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6030°N, 80.9354°W |
| County FIPS | 54095 |
Winner: Republican by 67.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.5% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 2,975/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |