Helvetia, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
16 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,306 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$244 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$580 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Randolph County
3
Elkins Urban Area
3
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Randolph County
1
Elkins Urban Area
1
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 18 28
Feb 4 13 31
Mar 5 10 39
Apr 4 3 49
May 6 0 58
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 6 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 52
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 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Pickens Elementary/High School
4 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Hacker Valley Elementary School
11 miles, W • 2.3 star
Rock Cave Elementary
12 miles, N • 2.3 star
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
12 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

West Virginia Wesleyan College
20 miles, N • 2.3 star
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
20 miles, N • 1.9 star
Davis & Elkins College
25 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Joseph's Hospital
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
Davis Medical Center
24 miles, E • 4.1 star
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
28 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
60 miles, SW • 1 star
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
77 miles, SE • 1 star
Yeager Airport
79 miles, W • 1.4 star
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