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Piedmont, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Garrett County County
Piedmont, WV
At a Glance
How Piedmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piedmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Piedmont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Piedmont residents earn a median household income of $44,792 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,481. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piedmont is $44,500 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,254. Median rent is $489/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Piedmont reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K.
Education
3.4% of adults in Piedmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piedmont has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.