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Spelter, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
105 Population 210/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
154 Violent Crime/100K 3,167 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Spelter, WV

At a Glance

Violent Crime
154/100K
59% below
3,167/100K property
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
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spelter a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Spelter reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,167/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population105
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property3,167/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,897/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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%
Broadband89.0%
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.
50.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.