West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Sprague is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 971. Residents earn $59,643 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sprague receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sprague offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sprague is $59,643, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 28.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sprague is $108,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Sprague experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 38.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,643 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,623 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,527 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.5% |
| 130% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,608 |
| County GDP | $4,532M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 299 |
| Retail | 302 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.51% |
| Commute Time | 13.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
| Census Median | $108,900 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.51% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% |
| Depression | 31.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 16,996/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,391 ft (729 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7938°N, 81.1822°W |
| County FIPS | 54081 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.4% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 70.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,541/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 302 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 13.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |