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Tornado, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
Tornado, WV
At a Glance
How Tornado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tornado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tornado a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tornado residents earn a median household income of $81,875 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,097. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,894 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tornado is $156,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,437. Median rent is $1,367/month, with 14.8% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Tornado reports 421 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,981/100K.
Education
25.3% of adults in Tornado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tornado has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.