Big Creek, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
249 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$18,420 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
62 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$489 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Logan County
4
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

Logan County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 33
Feb 3 6 36
Mar 4 3 44
Apr 4 1 54
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 1 45
Dec 3 5 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 7, WV Delegate District 31, WV
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Schools

Chapmanville Regional High School
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Logan Regional Medical Center
11 miles, S • 3.2 star
Boone Memorial Hospital
13 miles, E • 4.1 star
Williamson Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
35 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
90 miles, SE • 1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
108 miles, SW • 1 star
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