Tioga, WV

West Virginia

Tioga is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 509. Residents earn $83,486 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
509 Population 821/sq mi density
$83,486 Median Income $18,830 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$83,486 median income, 16.1% unemployment
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,486
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.3%
11% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.3%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.1%
347% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Tioga Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population509
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density821/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,486
Per Capita$18,830
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$883M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation2,298 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
CommuteN/A
Libraries3

Is Tioga a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tioga receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Tioga offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tioga is $83,486, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 16.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Tioga experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches, including 100.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Tioga has a population of 509 with a density of 821 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

509
Total Population
821
People / sq mi
38.2yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.4%
Female 31.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Tioga vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tioga vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tioga is $83,486, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Tioga vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,486
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$18,830
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$56,288

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.1%
347% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)827
County GDP$883M

Business (County)

Restaurants59
Healthcare67
Retail94
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,314
34% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied17.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,314
34% below US avg
In Tioga, 31.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tioga vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.3%
2% below US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking9.4%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate59.9%
Premature Death14,497/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access48.8%
Healthcare Facilities67

Crime Rates: Tioga vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Tioga has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.8 inches
47% above US avg
Snowfall100.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,298 ft (700 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density821/sq mi
Coordinates38.4220°N, 80.6549°W
County FIPS54067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 37.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.3%
D 19.1%

Winner: Republican by 60.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.3%
11% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.81
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density821/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities67
Restaurants59
Retail Stores94

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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