Birch River, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
6 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$352 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$438 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 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 21 30
Feb 4 14 32
Mar 5 12 40
Apr 4 4 50
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 5 0 69
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 1 52
Nov 4 4 42
Dec 4 14 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Trinity Baptist Academy
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Birch River Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Little Birch Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Frametown Elementary School
11 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Glenville State College
31 miles, N • 1.4 star
West Virginia Wesleyan College
45 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
45 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Minnie Hamilton Health System
35 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
46 miles, W • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
48 miles, S • 1 star
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