Cucumber, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
62 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,491 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$27,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$287 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$465 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 9 32
Feb 3 6 36
Mar 4 3 44
Apr 4 1 53
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 45
Dec 3 5 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Southside K-8
3 miles, NW • 1 star
Mount View High School
10 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Anawalt Elementary School
11 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Bluefield College
21 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Bluefield State College
21 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Welch Community Hospital
11 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Clinch Valley Medical Center
17 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
70 miles, SW • 1 star
Yeager Airport
76 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
78 miles, E • 1 star
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