Falls View, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
155 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$413 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$562 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
3
Beckley 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

Fayette County
2
Beckley Metro Area
4
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 12 31
Feb 3 9 34
Mar 4 6 42
Apr 4 2 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 6 0 72
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 2 44
Dec 4 9 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 10, WV Delegate District 51, WV
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Schools

Gauley Bridge Elementary
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Appalachian Bible College
19 miles, S • 1.4 star
Carver Career Center
20 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
5 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Plateau Medical Center
12 miles, S • 4.1 star
Highland Hospital
21 miles, NW
Beckley Arh Hospital
23 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
25 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
50 miles, SE • 1 star
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