At a Glance
Median Income
$37,400
$23,937 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
Zillow: $141,208
Median Rent
$682/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
24.6% smoking rate
How Sutton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sutton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sutton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sutton residents earn a median household income of $37,400 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,937. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 380 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sutton is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,208. Median rent is $682/month, with 27.9% 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 1955.
Education
17.7% of adults in Sutton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sutton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population764
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density979/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$37,400
Per Capita$23,937
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$883
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$682
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$141,208
Housing Units537
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking24.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,079/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation1,012 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sutton was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.