Jefferson, 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 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
653 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,879 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
51.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$466 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
23.9% 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 7 33
Feb 3 6 36
Mar 4 3 44
Apr 4 1 55
May 5 0 63
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 Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 17, WV Delegate District 58, WV
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Schools

McKinley Middle School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
George C Weimer Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Saint Albans High School
1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Alban Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

West Virginia State University
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Ben Franklin Career Center
2 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

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

Yeager Airport
10 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
84 miles, SE • 1 star
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