Delegate District 36, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
18,384 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,116 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$49,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$335 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$465 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 31
Feb 3 5 35
Mar 3 2 42
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Southside K-8
5 miles, SW • 1 star
Mount View High School
6 miles, E • 1.9 star
Fall River Elementary School
7 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

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

Welch Community Hospital
6 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Clinch Valley Medical Center
21 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Buchanan General Hospital
24 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

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