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West Dunbar, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
385 Population 1,674/sq mi density
$37,188 Median Income $23,939 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $121,237 Zillow
$905 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,404 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $905/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Dunbar, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,188
51% below
$23,939 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
70% below
Zillow: $121,237
Median Rent
$905/mo
22% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
56% below
2,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
267% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr

How West Dunbar Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
30%
Rent
78%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
367%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Dunbar a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Dunbar residents earn a median household income of $37,188 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,939. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 West Dunbar is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,237. Median rent is $905/month, with 51.0% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

West Dunbar reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,404/100K.

Education

6.9% of adults in West Dunbar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Dunbar 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.

Data Overview

People

Population385
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,674/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,188
Per Capita$23,939
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,832M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$905
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$121,237
Housing Units394
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent166/100K
Property2,404/100K

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation605 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute15 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in West Dunbar was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.