At a Glance
Median Income
$46,944
$24,813 per capita
Home Value
$154,700
Zillow: $187,456
Median Rent
$873/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
23.3% smoking rate
How Stanaford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanaford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stanaford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanaford residents earn a median household income of $46,944 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,813. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% 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 Stanaford is $154,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,456. Median rent is $873/month, with 51.0% 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 1971.
Education
13.7% of adults in Stanaford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanaford 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
Population1,327
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,944
Per Capita$24,813
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,700
Rent$873
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$187,456
Housing Units607
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation2,362 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Stanaford was built in 1971.
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.
21.9% 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.