Keystone, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
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
52 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$21,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
35.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
56 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
38.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$48,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$345 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$487 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
15.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McDowell 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

McDowell County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 31
Feb 2 5 35
Mar 3 2 42
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 2 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 6, WV Delegate District 36, WV
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Schools

Kimball Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Mount View High School
5 miles, W • 1.9 star
Anawalt Elementary School
6 miles, S • 3.7 star
Welch Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Bluefield State College
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bluefield College
16 miles, S • 1.9 star
Valley College-Princeton
20 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Welch Community Hospital
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Princeton Community Hospital
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
20 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
65 miles, E • 1 star
Yeager Airport
67 miles, N • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, SW • 1 star
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