Dupont City, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
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
455 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
28.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,286 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$133,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$657 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 4 43
Apr 4 2 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 1 45
Dec 4 7 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 17, WV Delegate District 52, WV
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Schools

Du Pont Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Marmet Elementary School
1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Malden Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Carver Career Center
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Charleston
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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

Yeager Airport
8 miles, N • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
70 miles, SE • 1 star
North Central West Virginia Airport
102 miles, NE • 1 star
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