Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Pickens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population15

Median Age38.5 yrs

Density7/mi²

Male / Female0% / 100%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans15.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per CapitaN/A

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$1,053M

Commute75 min

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Sunny Days297/yr

Elevation2,924 ft (891 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%

Commute75 min

Broadband15.0%

Libraries2

Is Pickens a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pickens receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Pickens stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 75 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Pickens experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Pickens has a population of 15 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

38.5yrs

Median Age

1% below US avg

2.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 0%

Female 100%

Race & Ethnicity

Pickens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pickens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pickens is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 75 minutes.

Income: Pickens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Avg Weekly Wage	$932
IRS Avg AGI	$57,919

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	833
County GDP	$1,053M

Business (County)

Restaurants	50
Healthcare	76
Retail	88
Manufacturing	19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,038
	42% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	75.0 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

Pickens has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,924 ft (891 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6559°N, 80.2160°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	54097

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.8-point margin. 15.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.4%

D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 56.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.81

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	7/sq mi
Total Area	2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	15.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	76
Restaurants	50
Retail Stores	88

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	75.0 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Pickens, WV

How Pickens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Climate

Education

Community

Is Pickens a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Pickens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Pickens vs U.S. Average

Income: Pickens vs U.S.

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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