At a Glance
Median Income
$82,637
$27,408 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
Zillow: $154,853
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
23.3% smoking rate
How Prosperity Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prosperity's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prosperity a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prosperity residents earn a median household income of $82,637 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,408. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prosperity is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,853. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
30.3% of adults in Prosperity hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prosperity has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,575
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density640/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$82,637
Per Capita$27,408
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$154,853
Housing Units486
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation2,443 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Prosperity was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.