Quinwood, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Nicholas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
152 Population 434/sq mi density
$25,417 Median Income $14,779 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $113,499 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$25,417 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $781/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Quinwood, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,417
66% below
$14,779 per capita
Home Value
$70,800
75% below
Zillow: $113,499
Median Rent
$781/mo
33% below
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
88% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
47.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
29.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Quinwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Quinwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
34%
Home Value
25%
Rent
67%
Poverty
385%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quinwood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Quinwood residents earn a median household income of $25,417 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,779. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 47.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 827 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Quinwood is $70,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,499. Median rent is $781/month, with 28.6% 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 1943.

Education

4.1% of adults in Quinwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Quinwood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population152
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$25,417
Per Capita$14,779
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty47.8%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent$781
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$113,499
Housing Units82
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking29.5%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death14,497/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation3,049 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Quinwood was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.