Cameron, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
572 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$63,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$353 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$518 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marshall County
2
Wheeling Metro 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

Marshall County
2
Wheeling Metro Area
2
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 29
Feb 3 10 31
Mar 4 6 39
Apr 3 2 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 2 42
Dec 3 7 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 2%

Schools

Cameron Elementary School
<1 miles, S 1.4 star
Cameron High School
2 miles, NE 1.9 star
Central Elementary School
11 miles, NW 1.9 star

Colleges

Wheeling University
18 miles, N 2.8 star

Hospitals

Reynolds Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NW 2.3 star
Wheeling Hospital
17 miles, N 1.4 star
Ohio Valley Medical Center
18 miles, N 2.3 star
Wetzel County Hospital
18 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
49 miles, NE 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
69 miles, E 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
88 miles, N 1.4 star