At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$17,661 per capita
Home Value
$71,600
Zillow: $133,983
Median Rent
$523/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
66.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
17.8% smoking rate
How Weir Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weir's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weir a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Weir residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,661. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 160 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Weir is $71,600 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,983. Median rent is $523/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
13.2% of adults in Weir hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
66.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weir has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population759
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density703/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$17,661
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$834M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,600
Rent$523
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$133,983
Housing Units379
Rent Burden41.3%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
Elevation501 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+66.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute36 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Weir was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.