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Sand Fork, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Gilmer County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
93 Population 282/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $18,846 per capita
$119,200 Home Value $117,909 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
129 Violent Crime/100K 323 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sand Fork, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$18,846 per capita
Home Value
$119,200
58% below
Zillow: $117,909
Violent Crime
129/100K
66% below
323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
20% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Sand Fork Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
168%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sand Fork a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sand Fork residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,846. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sand Fork is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,909. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Sand Fork reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 323/100K.

Education

27.1% of adults in Sand Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sand Fork has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population93
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$18,846
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$230M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,200
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$117,909
Housing Units60
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent129/100K
Property323/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,058/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation767 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute92 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sand Fork was built in 1959.
32.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.