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Wolf Summit, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
216 Population 600/sq mi density
$34,120 Median Income $36,496 per capita
$115,800 Home Value $150,383 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
154 Violent Crime/100K 3,167 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$34,120 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$115,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wolf Summit, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,120
55% below
$36,496 per capita
Home Value
$115,800
59% below
Zillow: $150,383
Violent Crime
154/100K
59% below
3,167/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
72.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Wolf Summit Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
41%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wolf Summit a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wolf Summit residents earn a median household income of $34,120 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,496. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wolf Summit is $115,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,383. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Wolf Summit reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,167/100K.

Education

3.7% of adults in Wolf Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 72.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wolf Summit has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population216
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$34,120
Per Capita$36,496
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,800
Rent
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$150,383
Housing Units134
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property3,167/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,897/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,189 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Wolf Summit was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.