Belva, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
35 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
57 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$750 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$543 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nicholas County
6
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

Nicholas County
2
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 15 32
Feb 3 11 34
Mar 4 6 42
Apr 4 2 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 6 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 2 44
Dec 4 10 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 10, WV Delegate District 49, WV
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Schools

Gauley Bridge Elementary
5 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Lizemore Elementary School
7 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Valley Elementary
8 miles, W • 1.9 star
Valley Pk-8
8 miles, W
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Colleges

Carver Career Center
21 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
8 miles, W • 4.1 star
Plateau Medical Center
18 miles, S • 4.1 star
Highland Hospital
21 miles, NW
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Airports

Yeager Airport
24 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
50 miles, SE • 1 star
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