Spelter, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
105
Population
210/sq mi density
55°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spelter, WV
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
How Spelter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spelter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spelter a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Spelter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spelter has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population105
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$46,320
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$104,704
Housing Units62
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,897/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation1,023 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Broadband5.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Spelter was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.