Grantsville, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
554 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$75,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$312 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$99 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun 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

Calhoun County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 30
Feb 3 5 33
Mar 4 2 41
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 3 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 12, WV Delegate District 62, WV
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Schools

Pleasant Hill School
3 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Calhoun Middle/High School
6 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Arnoldsburg School
9 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Glenville State College
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
Roane-Jackson Technical Center
26 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Minnie Hamilton Health System
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Roane General Hospital
17 miles, W • 3.2 star
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
33 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
46 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
82 miles, S • 1 star
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