Chelyan, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
252 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
90.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$75,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$489 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kanawha County
5
Charleston 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

Kanawha County
6
Charleston Metro Area
5
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 32
Feb 3 8 35
Mar 4 5 43
Apr 4 2 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 2 45
Dec 4 8 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado 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 (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 6%

Schools

Riverside High School
1 miles, NW 2.3 star
Midland Trail Elementary School
2 miles, NW 3.7 star
Chesapeake Elementary School
2 miles, NW 1.9 star
East Bank Middle School
3 miles, E 1.4 star

Colleges

Carver Career Center
8 miles, N 1.4 star
University of Charleston
12 miles, N 2.3 star

Hospitals

Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
9 miles, SE 4.1 star
Charleston Area Medical Center
13 miles, N 1.4 star

Airports

Yeager Airport
14 miles, N 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
64 miles, SE 1 star
North Central West Virginia Airport
102 miles, NE 1 star