West Virginia
Sand Fork is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 93. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sand Fork receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Sand Fork offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sand Fork is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 20.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 92 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sand Fork is $119,200, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Sand Fork experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches, including 22.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,500 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,846 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $953 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,060 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
| County GDP | $230M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.01% |
| Commute Time | 91.7 min |
| Work from Home | 32.3% |
| Census Median | $119,200 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.01% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.9% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% |
| Depression | 33.6% |
| Mental Distress | 23.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,058/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.1 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 767 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9155°N, 80.7465°W |
| County FIPS | 54021 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.1% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 36.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 91.7 min |
| Work from Home | 32.3% |