Anawalt, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
217 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$22,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$281 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$258 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McDowell County
1
West Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McDowell County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 9 32
Feb 3 6 35
Mar 3 3 43
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 4 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 6, WV Delegate District 36, WV
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Schools

Anawalt Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Abbs Valley-Boissevain Elem
5 miles, S • 4.6 star
Kimball Elementary School
7 miles, N • 2.8 star
Mount View High School
7 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Bluefield State College
12 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bluefield College
12 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Valley College-Princeton
19 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Welch Community Hospital
11 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Princeton Community Hospital
18 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
67 miles, E • 1 star
Yeager Airport
72 miles, N • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
80 miles, SW • 1 star
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