Thomas, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tucker County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
614 Population 176/sq mi density
$55,500 Median Income $29,498 per capita
$158,900 Home Value $165,686 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$55,500 median income, 20.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,900 home value, $818/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Thomas, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,500
26% below
$29,498 per capita
Home Value
$158,900
44% below
Zillow: $165,686
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
20.6%
472% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Thomas Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Thomas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
56%
Rent
70%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
572%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thomas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thomas residents earn a median household income of $55,500 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,498. The unemployment rate stands at 20.6% (472% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thomas is $158,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,686. Median rent is $818/month, with 18.1% 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 1948.

Education

21.3% of adults in Thomas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thomas has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population614
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans14.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,500
Per Capita$29,498
Unemployment20.6%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,900
Rent$818
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$165,686
Housing Units322
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,840/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation3,122 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Thomas was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.