Delegate District 55, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
18,341 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,532 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$231,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$750 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 9 32
Feb 3 7 35
Mar 4 3 44
Apr 4 1 54
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 1 45
Dec 3 5 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 7, WV
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Schools

Ruthlawn Elementary School
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
John Adams Middle School
4 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Holz Elementary School
5 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Alum Creek Elementary School
5 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Charleston
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Charleston Area Medical Center
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Thomas Memorial Hospital
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
St Francis Hospital
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
9 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
75 miles, SE • 1 star
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