Scarbro, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
178 Population 266/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Scarbro, WV

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
97.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Scarbro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scarbro a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

9.4% of adults in Scarbro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scarbro has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population178
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$34,095
Unemployment
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$110,432
Housing Units89
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death16,996/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation1,900 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Scarbro was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.