At a Glance
Median Income
$34,498
$29,190 per capita
Home Value
$112,900
Zillow: $106,522
Median Rent
$782/mo
37.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
21.9% smoking rate
How Sophia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sophia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sophia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sophia residents earn a median household income of $34,498 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,190. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sophia is $112,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,522. Median rent is $782/month, with 37.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
8.2% of adults in Sophia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sophia has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,654
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density2,363/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$34,498
Per Capita$29,190
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,900
Rent$782
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$106,522
Housing Units855
Rent Burden37.6%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation2,319 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+74.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband50.9%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sophia was founded in 1912.
The median home in Sophia was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% 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.