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WV area data

Thornton, WV

Thornton, WV.

Population: 1,046 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$184,349
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+66.1%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$184,493
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.5%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (31 mi)
Nearest airport
Carr Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+22 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$1,195
Households with broadband internet
62.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,226
Average weekly wage
$1,200
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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