Henderson, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
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
172 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$403 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$535 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mason 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

Mason County
2
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 32
Feb 3 4 34
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 3 0 53
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 3 2 35

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%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 4, WV Delegate District 18, WV
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Schools

Pt Pleasant Intermediate
3 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Ohio Valley Christian School
3 miles, W • 5 star
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Colleges

University of Rio Grande
14 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Buckeye Hills Career Center
14 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Strayer University-West Virginia
28 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Pleasant Valley Hospital
3 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Holzer Medical Center
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Jackson General Hospital
22 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
43 miles, S • 1.4 star
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