West Virginia
Piedmont is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 872. Residents earn $44,792 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Piedmont receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Piedmont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Piedmont is $44,792, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Piedmont is $44,500, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $489 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Piedmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,792 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,481 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,304 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,168 |
| County GDP | $1,790M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,909 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 11.03% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $44,500 |
| 84% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $489 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,909 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 11.03% |
| Obesity | 45.6% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.5% |
| Asthma | 13.5% |
| COPD | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.9% |
| Depression | 32.6% |
| Mental Distress | 24.9% |
| Physical Distress | 18.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,202 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4778°N, 79.0465°W |
| County FIPS | 24023 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.4% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,295/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |