Poca, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan · City

4.1 Great / 5.0
1,056 Population
$83,750 Median Income
$178,500 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature
37.8 yrs Median Age
23.1% Bachelor's Degree+
4.1
Overall
4.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.8
Education

People

Population1,056
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,886/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98.7%

Economy

4.5/5
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita Income$34,501
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty Rate8.7%
County GDP$3,832M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$178,500
Zillow Value$176,336
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$945

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.8%
Depression34.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul32° / 75°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.81
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Work From Home1.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Poca Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$83,750
Home Value$178,500
Poverty Rate8.7%
Bachelor's Degree+23.1%
Unemployment0.7%
Avg Temperature54.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,056
Population Density1,886 per sq mi
Median Age37.8 years
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 98.7% Hispanic 0.9%
White98.7%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability23.3%
Health Insurance94.4%

Income

11% above avg
Median Household Income$83,750
Per Capita Income$34,501
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,238
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$78,515

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.7%
Poverty Rate8.7%
Total Establishments (County)1,894
County GDP$3,832M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation100
Healthcare Facilities137
Retail Stores171
Manufacturing45
Total Establishments1,894

Industry Mix

Restaurants 100 Healthcare 137 Retail 171 Manufacturing 45

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$78,515
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,677

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.8 min
Work From Home1.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

37% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$178,500
Zillow Home Value Index$176,336

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$103
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied90.7%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedroom$945
3 Bedroom$1,231
4 Bedroom$1,380

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,677
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.50%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure41.7%
Asthma12.7%
COPD10.2%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity33.9%
Depression34.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)24.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.4%
Regular Checkup79.4%
Premature Death Rate9,065 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access67.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)137
Restaurants (County)100

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

32°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation602 ft (183 m)
Land Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,886 per sq mi
Latitude38.4744°
Longitude-81.8119°
County FIPS54079

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.2%
D 25.9%

Republican +46.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.1%
High School+93.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,886 per sq mi
Land Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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