At a Glance
Median Income
$81,875
$31,097 per capita
Home Value
$156,500
Zillow: $117,437
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tornado a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.5% (86% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,101
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,875
Per Capita$31,097
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$3,832M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,500
Rent$1,367
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$117,437
Housing Units405
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Tornado was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.