Tunnelton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
333 Population 979/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $22,676 per capita
$54,100 Home Value $111,762 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Tunnelton, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,875
24% below
$22,676 per capita
Home Value
$54,100
81% below
Zillow: $111,762
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Tunnelton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tunnelton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tunnelton residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,676. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tunnelton is $54,100 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,762. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Education

3.7% of adults in Tunnelton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tunnelton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population333
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density979/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$22,676
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,100
Rent
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$111,762
Housing Units164
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
Elevation1,807 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Tunnelton was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.