Spencer, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Roane County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
2,137 Population 1,710/sq mi density
$25,897 Median Income $20,334 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $121,735 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
51 Violent Crime/100K 1,729 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$25,897 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $658/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Spencer, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,897
66% below
$20,334 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
61% below
Zillow: $121,735
Median Rent
$658/mo
43% below
37.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
87% below
1,729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78% below
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
408% above
33.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
28.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Spencer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
34%
Home Value
39%
Rent
57%
Poverty
271%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
508%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spencer a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spencer residents earn a median household income of $25,897 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,334. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 357 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spencer is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,735. Median rent is $658/month, with 37.8% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Spencer reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,729/100K.

Education

7.3% of adults in Spencer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spencer has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,137
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,710/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$25,897
Per Capita$20,334
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty33.6%
County GDP$367M
Avg Weekly Wage$888

Housing

A
Home Value$108,700
Rent$658
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$121,735
Housing Units1,086
Rent Burden37.8%

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property1,729/100K

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking28.9%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death12,745/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation830 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband70.1%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Spencer was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.