St. George: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in St. George center on a median $87,813 (1.6× higher than Tucker County median $53,358; 1.4× higher than West Virginia median $60,603), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 2,837 jobs (avg $45,378).
- $56,893 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $87,813 — above the West Virginia median ($60,603). Poverty rate 8.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 9.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | very expensive |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $3,260 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $185,470 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $56,893 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $99,772 |
| Median Household Income | $87,813 (vs West Virginia $60,603) |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Construction |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $87,813 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 30% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 30.3% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,837 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $128,757,242 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $45,378 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 688,670 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 5 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 20,819 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 4,163.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 158 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,892 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 70,951 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 5 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 6 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (3)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | PARSONS SHOP N SAVE |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 5.4 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | TUCKER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $65,033,164 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 9,617.45 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 6,762 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 62.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 30.3% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 43.4 years (vs West Virginia 42.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 33.3% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12