At a Glance
Median Income
$61,042
$28,348 per capita
Home Value
$128,700
Zillow: $112,750
Median Rent
$775/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
25.8% smoking rate
How Pratt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pratt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pratt a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pratt residents earn a median household income of $61,042 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,348. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pratt is $128,700 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,750. Median rent is $775/month, with 23.2% 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 1963.
Education
14.9% of adults in Pratt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pratt has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population406
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$61,042
Per Capita$28,348
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,700
Rent$775
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$112,750
Housing Units185
Rent Burden23.2%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation659 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Pratt was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.