Worthington, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
94 Population 162/sq mi density
$35,625 Median Income $20,428 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $103,220 Zillow
55°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, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Worthington, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,625
53% below
$20,428 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
73% below
Zillow: $103,220
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Worthington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Worthington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Worthington residents earn a median household income of $35,625 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,428. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Worthington is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,220. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Education

10.6% of adults in Worthington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Worthington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population94
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$35,625
Per Capita$20,428
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$3,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$103,220
Housing Units54
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,153/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation1,279 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Worthington was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
55.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.