St. George, WV

West Virginia

St. George is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 145. Residents earn $87,557 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
145 Population 137/sq mi density
$87,557 Median Income $26,520 per capita
$801,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$87,557 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$801,100 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,557
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $801,100
184% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.2%
39% higher than US avg

How St. George Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population145
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans61.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,557
Per Capita$26,520
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$406M
Commute38 min

Housing

F
Home Value$801,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation1,884 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+96.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute38 min
Broadband55.0%
Libraries2

Is St. George a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. George receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. St. George has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. George is $87,557, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 17.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. George is $801,100, making it a premium housing market at 184% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

St. George experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches, including 55.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

St. George has a population of 145 with a density of 137 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

145
Total Population
137
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

St. George vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. George vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. George is $87,557, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: St. George vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,557
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$26,520
Avg Weekly Wage$873
IRS Avg AGI$56,893

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.2%
39% above US avg
Establishments (County)282
County GDP$406M

Business (County)

Restaurants33
Healthcare10
Retail29
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,329
33% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.3 min
Drive Alone68.1%
Public Transit5.5%
Work from Home19.8%

Walkability

The median home value in St. George is $801,100, 184% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$801,100
184% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,329
33% below US avg
Effective Rate0.29%
In St. George, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 27.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. George vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure36.5%
Asthma10.3%
COPD8.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.5%
Physical Inactivity27.1%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%
Checkup Rate68.6%
Premature Death9,840/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access98.7%
Healthcare Facilities10

Crime Rates: St. George vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

St. George has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.0 inches
45% above US avg
Snowfall55.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,884 ft (574 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates39.1666°N, 79.6968°W
County FIPS54093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.9-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.4%
D 24.5%

Winner: Republican by 48.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score4.81
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density137/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities10
Restaurants33
Retail Stores29

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.3 min
Drive Alone68.1%
Public Transit5.5%
Work from Home19.8%

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