Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Only 1 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher median age than Worthington. Worthington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Worthington beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 120 in 1860, a peak of 544 in 1950, 179 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 4 maps from 1902 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Worthington, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Worthington.
The typical Worthington home is worth about $102,000, up 1.4% in a year, 42% below the West Virginia typical home. 76% of households own their home in Worthington, where West Virginia’s towns sit at 68% and U.S. towns at 73%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 19 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Worthington.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Worthington for work: only 2% work in town. 16% of residents live below the poverty line in Worthington, close to West Virginia’s towns (16%) and above U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Fairmont (24%), Morgantown (12%) and Bridgeport (7%).
| Worthington | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 14% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Worthington has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 22° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Worthington beats the West Virginia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 24% of Worthington adults report frequent mental distress. Only 4 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Worthington.
| Worthington | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 21% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 18% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 31% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 41% | 35% |
| What stands out | Worthington | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 8.2% | 9.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Worthington Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
2 within 15 miles of the center of Worthington
About 0 of every 100 Worthington residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
Where Worthington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in West Virginia, United States
Worthington is a town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 183 at the 2020 census. Worthington was incorporated in 1893 and named for Colonel George Worthington, an early settler. U.S. Route 19 passes through the town.
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Worthington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.