Blacksville, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
59 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$112,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$679 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monongalia County
2
Morgantown Metro Area
2
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monongalia County
1
Morgantown Metro Area
1
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 28
Feb 3 13 32
Mar 4 10 40
Apr 4 3 51
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 4 43
Dec 3 11 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 2, WV Delegate District 77, WV
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Schools

Clay-Battelle High School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Mason-Dixon Elementary
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
Fairview Elementary School
9 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Waynesburg University
13 miles, NE • 2.8 star
West Virginia University
15 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Washington Health System Greene
13 miles, NE • 3.2 star
West Virginia University Hospitals
14 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mon Health Medical Center
15 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
54 miles, N • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
58 miles, E • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
105 miles, N • 1.4 star
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