Doddridge County, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
7,767 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,164 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$287 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$627 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clarksburg Urban Area
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

Clarksburg Urban Area
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 30
Feb 3 6 33
Mar 4 3 41
Apr 3 0 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 3 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 4%

Schools

Doddridge County Elementary School
2 miles, NW 2.8 star
Doddridge County Middle School
2 miles, N 2.3 star
Doddridge County High School
4 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

Salem University
8 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
19 miles, S 3.2 star
United Hospital Center
26 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Yeager Airport
78 miles, SW 1.4 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
88 miles, NE 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
98 miles, NE 1 star