Rock Cave, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Upshur County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
364 Population 117/sq mi density
$50,481 Median Income $31,030 per capita
$215,200 Home Value $128,323 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,481 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$215,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock Cave, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,481
33% below
$31,030 per capita
Home Value
$215,200
24% below
Zillow: $128,323
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Rock Cave Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
76%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock Cave a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rock Cave residents earn a median household income of $50,481 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,030. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 833 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rock Cave is $215,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,323. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

12.7% of adults in Rock Cave hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rock Cave has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population364
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,481
Per Capita$31,030
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,053M
Avg Weekly Wage$932

Housing

A
Home Value$215,200
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$128,323
Housing Units138
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,984/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation1,755 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rock Cave was built in 1982.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.