West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Paw Paw is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 440. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paw Paw receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Paw Paw offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paw Paw is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Paw Paw is $83,900, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $989 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Paw Paw experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 87.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,500 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,498 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $889 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,981 |
| Unemployment | 9.7% |
| 169% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 386 |
| County GDP | $413M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,431 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.90% |
| Commute Time | 41.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $83,900 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,273 |
| Census Median Rent | $989 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.3% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,431 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.90% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% |
| Asthma | 13.5% |
| COPD | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.1% |
| Depression | 33.9% |
| Mental Distress | 25.7% |
| Physical Distress | 18.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 13,254/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.8 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5314°N, 78.4553°W |
| County FIPS | 54065 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.2% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.7% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 41.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |