At a Glance
Median Income
$59,643
$23,623 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $142,722
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
16.8% smoking rate
How Sprague Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sprague's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sprague a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sprague residents earn a median household income of $59,643 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,623. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.5% 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 Sprague is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,722. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
10.4% of adults in Sprague hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sprague 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
Population971
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density1,541/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,643
Per Capita$23,623
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.5%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$142,722
Housing Units461
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation2,391 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+70.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sprague was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.2% 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.