Frank, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
193 332.4M (US)
Median Age
18.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
87.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,563 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
47.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$53,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$142 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$400 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pocahontas County
2
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

Pocahontas County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 17 28
Feb 4 13 31
Mar 5 10 39
Apr 4 2 49
May 6 0 58
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 5 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 3 42
Dec 4 12 32

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%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 11, WV Delegate District 66, WV
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Schools

Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
8 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
15 miles, N • 1.4 star
George Ward Elementary School
15 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Davis & Elkins College
27 miles, N • 1.9 star
West Virginia Wesleyan College
38 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Davis Medical Center
26 miles, N • 4.1 star
Bath Community Hospital
38 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
53 miles, SE • 1 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
57 miles, SW • 1 star
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
79 miles, SE • 1 star
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