West Virginia
Sutton is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 764. Residents earn $37,400 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sutton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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 below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sutton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sutton is $37,400, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sutton is $83,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Sutton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,400 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,937 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $883 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,455 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 380 |
| County GDP | $417M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,860 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.23% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Census Median | $83,300 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $137,930 |
| Census Median Rent | $682 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,860 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.23% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.4% |
| Depression | 33.9% |
| Mental Distress | 25.5% |
| Physical Distress | 18.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,079/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.3 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,012 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 979/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6678°N, 80.7135°W |
| County FIPS | 54007 |
Winner: Republican by 51.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 979/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |