Kanawha County, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
178,198 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,887 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$135,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$648 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charleston Metro Area
4
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

Charleston Metro Area
5
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 32
Feb 2 6 35
Mar 4 3 43
Apr 3 1 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 3 1 45
Dec 3 4 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 17, WV Delegate District 53, WV
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Schools

Mary Ingles Elementary School
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
Malden Elementary School
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
Chamberlain Elementary School
3 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Carver Career Center
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of Charleston
5 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Charleston Area Medical Center
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
St Francis Hospital
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
69 miles, SE • 1 star
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