Brush Fork, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
1,213 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,364 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$59,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$467 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
4
Bluefield Urban Area
3
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
2
Bluefield Urban Area
3
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 9 31
Feb 3 7 35
Mar 3 4 42
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 5 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 3%

Schools

Brushfork Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 2.3 star
Bluefield Middle School
2 miles, SW 1.4 star

Colleges

Bluefield State College
<1 miles, S 1.4 star
Bluefield College
2 miles, SW 1.9 star
Valley College-Princeton
10 miles, E 1 star

Hospitals

Bluefield Regional Medical Center
1 miles, S 2.3 star
Princeton Community Hospital
9 miles, E 2.3 star
Welch Community Hospital
22 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
61 miles, E 1 star
Yeager Airport
78 miles, N 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
85 miles, W 1 star