Elk Garden, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
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
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
195 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
55 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$313 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$474 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mineral County
1
Cumberland Urban Area
3
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mineral County
1
Cumberland Urban Area
4
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 24 28
Feb 3 20 30
Mar 4 14 39
Apr 4 4 49
May 5 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 1 51
Nov 4 5 41
Dec 4 16 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 14, WV Delegate District 88, WV
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Schools

Elk Garden School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
New Creek Primary School
7 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Keyser High School
7 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Garrett College
16 miles, N • 1.4 star
Frostburg State University
22 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Potomac Valley Hospital
8 miles, E • 5 star
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NW • 5 star
Hampshire Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Grant Memorial Hospital
27 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
63 miles, N • 1 star
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