Belle, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
1,537 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,200 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$653 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kanawha County
5
Charleston Metro Area
4
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kanawha County
6
Charleston Metro Area
5
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 9 32
Feb 2 7 35
Mar 4 4 42
Apr 4 2 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 4 1 45
Dec 4 6 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 17, WV Delegate District 52, WV
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Schools

Belle Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Chesapeake Elementary School
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Marmet Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Midland Trail Elementary School
2 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Carver Career Center
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
University of Charleston
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Charleston Area Medical Center
9 miles, N • 1.4 star
St Francis Hospital
10 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
10 miles, N • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
67 miles, SE • 1 star
North Central West Virginia Airport
102 miles, NE • 1 star
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