West Virginia
Switzer is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 179. Residents earn $40,900 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Switzer receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Switzer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Switzer is $40,900, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 87 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Switzer is $48,300, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Switzer enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. 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 | $40,900 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,629 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,090 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,497 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,008 |
| County GDP | $2,101M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 86 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,733 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.59% |
| Commute Time | 87.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $48,300 |
| 83% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,733 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.59% |
| Obesity | 44.0% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% |
| Asthma | 13.6% |
| COPD | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.9% |
| Depression | 37.3% |
| Mental Distress | 26.1% |
| Physical Distress | 18.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 22,020/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 30% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7868°N, 81.9844°W |
| County FIPS | 54045 |
Winner: Republican by 66.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.2% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 65.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.8% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 87.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |