Bradshaw, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
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
274 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$21,808 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$54,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$236 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$440 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McDowell County
1
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

McDowell County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 32
Feb 3 6 36
Mar 3 3 43
Apr 4 1 53
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 45
Dec 3 4 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 6, WV Delegate District 36, WV
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Schools

River View High School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Bradshaw Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Sandy River Middle School
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Southside K-8
7 miles, SE • 1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Welch Community Hospital
13 miles, E • 4.1 star
Buchanan General Hospital
16 miles, W • 4.1 star
Clinch Valley Medical Center
18 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
23 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
69 miles, SW • 1 star
Yeager Airport
72 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
84 miles, E • 1 star
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