Institute, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 7/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
690 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$93,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$649 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kanawha County
5
Charleston Metro Area
4
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kanawha County
6
Charleston Metro Area
5
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 33
Feb 3 7 36
Mar 4 3 44
Apr 4 1 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 1 46
Dec 3 4 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 8, WV Delegate District 58, WV
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Schools

Dunbar Middle School
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
George C Weimer Elementary School
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

West Virginia State University
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Ben Franklin Career Center
1 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Thomas Memorial Hospital
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star
St Francis Hospital
7 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Charleston Area Medical Center
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
9 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
82 miles, SE • 1 star
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