Elkins Urban Area, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
27,782 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,057 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$354 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 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 19 28
Feb 3 14 31
Mar 4 10 38
Apr 4 3 49
May 5 0 57
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 5 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 3 41
Dec 3 13 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 11, WV Delegate District 66, WV
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Schools

Homestead Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Tygart Valley Christian Academy
4 miles, N • 4.6 star
Beverly Elementary School
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
George Ward Elementary School
7 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Davis & Elkins College
10 miles, NE • 1.9 star
West Virginia Wesleyan College
24 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
24 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Davis Medical Center
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Joseph's Hospital
25 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
64 miles, SE • 1 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
70 miles, SW • 1 star
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
88 miles, SE • 1 star
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