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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,557 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,520 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,893 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 282 |
| County GDP | $406M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,329 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.29% |
| Commute Time | 38.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.1% |
| Public Transit | 5.5% |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |
| Census Median | $801,100 |
| 184% above US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,329 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.29% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,840/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.0 inches |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 55.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,884 ft (574 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1666°N, 79.6968°W |
| County FIPS | 54093 |
Winner: Republican by 48.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 55.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 38.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.1% |
| Public Transit | 5.5% |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |