At a Glance
Home Value
$209,600
Zillow: $81,326
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
19.7%
40.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
29.4% smoking rate
How Red Jacket Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Jacket's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Red Jacket a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Jacket is $209,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $81,326. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
14.9% of adults in Red Jacket hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Jacket has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population539
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$9,964
Unemployment19.7%
Poverty40.6%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169
Housing
Home Value$209,600
Rent
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$81,326
Housing Units264
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking29.4%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death22,437/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation811 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Red Jacket was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.