Median Income $61,815

18% lower than US avg

Home Value $89,600

68% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 44.0%

37% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Reader Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population229

Median Age57.9 yrs

Density246/mi²

Male / Female25% / 75%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income$61,815

Per Capita$38,419

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$1,371M

Commute53 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$89,600

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$102,900

Housing Units133

Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity44.0%

Uninsured10.3%

Smoking24.6%

Depression33.6%

Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain45.0 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation686 ft (209 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+79.1%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%

Commute53 min

Broadband87.0%

Libraries4

Is Reader a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Reader receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Reader stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Reader is $61,815, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Reader is $89,600, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Reader experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Reader has a population of 229 with a density of 246 people per square mile. The median age is 57.9 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

229

Total Population

246

People / sq mi

57.9yrs

Median Age

49% above US avg

0.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 25.3%

Female 74.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Reader vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Reader vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Reader is $61,815, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes.

Income: Reader vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$61,815
	18% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,419
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,065
IRS Avg AGI	$73,519

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	453
County GDP	$1,371M

Business (County)

Restaurants	34
Healthcare	39
Retail	67
Manufacturing	11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,525
	56% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	1.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	52.6 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Reader is $89,600, 68% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $102,900.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$89,600
	68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$102,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	92.1%
Housing Units	133
Median Year Built	1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,525
	56% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.70%

In Reader, 44.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.3% of residents lack health insurance. 24.6% are current smokers. 33.6% report depression. 37.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Reader vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	44.0%
	37% above US avg
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart Disease	7.5%
High Blood Pressure	39.6%
Asthma	12.7%
COPD	10.9%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	24.6%
	76% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.2%
Physical Inactivity	37.2%
Depression	33.6%
Mental Distress	25.1%
Physical Distress	18.1%
Short Sleep	47.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	10.3%
	20% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.7%
Dental Visits	43.7%
Premature Death	15,541/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.4/10
Exercise Access	59.2%
Healthcare Facilities	39

Reader has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.9°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	45.0 inches
	18% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	686 ft (209 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	246/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5670°N, 80.7295°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	54103

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.5-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.5%

D 21%

Winner: Republican by 55.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	79.1%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.81

A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	246/sq mi
Total Area	0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	87.0%
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	39
Restaurants	34
Retail Stores	67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	52.6 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Reader, WV

How Reader Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Reader a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Reader vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Reader vs U.S. Average

Income: Reader vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Reader vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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