Crab Orchard is a city in West Virginia state in USA with a population of 2579 residents.. The poverty rate of Crab Orchard is 17.8%, which is 27% higher than national average. The typical household in Crab Orchard earns $42827 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 55.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Crab Orchard, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Crab Orchard remained 14.1%, which is 200% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Crab Orchard, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Crab Orchard is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Crab Orchard is $102500 , which is 55% lower than national average. While median income in Crab Orchard remained $42827, which is 37% lower than national average.