Salt Rock, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
161 Population 52/sq mi density
$23,411 Median Income $18,117 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,411 median income, unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Salt Rock, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,411
69% below
$18,117 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
31%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Salt Rock a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 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. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.

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. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population161
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$23,411
Per Capita$18,117
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$159,598
Housing Units90
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death17,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI43 (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%
Broadband69.2%
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.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.