At a Glance
Median Income
$23,411
$18,117 per capita
Violent Crime
49/100K
9,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Salt Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salt Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salt Rock a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salt Rock residents earn a median household income of $23,411 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,117. 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 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Salt Rock reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,226/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Salt Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salt Rock has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$23,411
Per Capita$18,117
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$155,767
Housing Units90
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property9,226/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death17,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation921 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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