Burnsville, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
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
493 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,095 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$288 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$456 $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

Braxton 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

Braxton County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 30
Feb 3 10 33
Mar 4 6 41
Apr 4 2 51
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 2 43
Dec 4 8 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 5%

Schools

Burnsville Elementary School
<1 miles, N 1.4 star
Roanoke Elementary School
9 miles, E 1.4 star
Flatwoods Elementary School
9 miles, SW 1.4 star
Gilmer County Elementary School
10 miles, NW 1.9 star

Colleges

Glenville State College
11 miles, NW 1.4 star
West Virginia Wesleyan College
25 miles, E 2.3 star
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
25 miles, E 1.9 star
Salem University
30 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NE 3.2 star
Minnie Hamilton Health System
24 miles, NW 3.2 star
St Joseph's Hospital
24 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

Yeager Airport
61 miles, W 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
70 miles, S 1 star
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
103 miles, SE 1 star