Glenville, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
1,049 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$311 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$615 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gilmer County
1
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

Gilmer County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 11 30
Feb 3 6 33
Mar 4 5 41
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 6 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 12, WV Delegate District 63, WV
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Schools

Gilmer County High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Gilmer County Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Leading Creek Elementary
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Glenville State College
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Salem University
28 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
33 miles, E • 1.9 star
West Virginia Wesleyan College
33 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Minnie Hamilton Health System
14 miles, W • 3.2 star
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
20 miles, E • 3.2 star
Roane General Hospital
30 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
57 miles, W • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
78 miles, S • 1 star
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