Worthington, WV

West Virginia

Worthington is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 94. Residents earn $35,625 per year, which is 53% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
94 Population 162/sq mi density
$35,625 Median Income $20,428 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $98,193 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$35,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $35,625
53% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,700
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.4%
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

How Worthington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population94
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans92.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$35,625
Per Capita$20,428
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$3,048M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$98,193

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression33.3%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation1,279 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+82.4%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband48.0%
Libraries5

Is Worthington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Worthington receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Worthington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Worthington is $35,625, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Worthington is $76,700, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Worthington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Worthington has a population of 94 with a density of 162 people per square mile. The median age is 55.5 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.4%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Black.

Population

94
Total Population
162
People / sq mi
55.5yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Worthington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Worthington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Worthington is $35,625, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Worthington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,625
53% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,428
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
IRS Avg AGI$62,684

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,724
County GDP$3,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants113
Healthcare151
Retail179
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,521
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Worthington is $76,700, 73% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $98,193.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,700
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$98,193

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,521
28% below US avg
Effective Rate3.29%
In Worthington, 44.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 33.3% report depression. 32.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Worthington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.4%
38% above US avg
Diabetes13.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure39.2%
Asthma13.1%
COPD9.7%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity32.0%
Depression33.3%
Mental Distress24.8%
Physical Distress16.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.6%
Checkup Rate78.4%
Premature Death11,153/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access66.4%
Healthcare Facilities151

Crime Rates: Worthington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Worthington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches
26% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,279 ft (390 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates39.4577°N, 80.2640°W
County FIPS54049
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.2-point margin. 48.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.5%
D 33.2%

Winner: Republican by 31.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+82.4%
School Test Score4.81
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density162/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access48.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities151
Restaurants113
Retail Stores179

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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