At a Glance
Median Income
$28,542
$13,468 per capita
Home Value
$111,600
Zillow: $69,589
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
74.2% high school+
How Phelps Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phelps's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phelps a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Phelps residents earn a median household income of $28,542 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,468. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,627 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Phelps is $111,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,589. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
6.7% of adults in Phelps hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
74.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phelps has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population387
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$28,542
Per Capita$13,468
Unemployment
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$2,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A
Home Value$111,600
Rent
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$69,589
Housing Units178
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,013 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+74.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Phelps was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
67.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.