At a Glance
Median Income
$40,900
$24,629 per capita
Home Value
$48,300
Zillow: $85,673
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
65.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
24.1% smoking rate
How Switzer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Switzer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Switzer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Switzer residents earn a median household income of $40,900 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,629. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,008 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Switzer is $48,300 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,673. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
9.2% of adults in Switzer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
65.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Switzer has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population179
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,900
Per Capita$24,629
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,300
Rent
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$85,673
Housing Units162
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death22,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation1,722 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+65.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Switzer was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.