Bolt, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
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
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
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
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
57 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,407 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$416 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$613 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Raleigh County
4
Beckley 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

Raleigh County
5
Beckley Metro Area
4
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 9 31
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 3 42
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 6 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 9, WV Delegate District 43, WV
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Schools

Fairdale Elementary School
3 miles, E • 1.9 star
Trap Hill Middle School
5 miles, E • 1.9 star
Liberty High School
5 miles, E • 2.3 star
Lester Elementary
6 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Valley College-Beckley
13 miles, E • 1 star
Appalachian Bible College
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
Academy of Careers and Technology
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Raleigh General Hospital
12 miles, E • 2.3 star
Beckley Arh Hospital
14 miles, E • 2.3 star
Plateau Medical Center
21 miles, E • 4.1 star
Welch Community Hospital
24 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
44 miles, N • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
56 miles, E • 1 star
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