Lincoln County, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
20,170 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,593 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$324 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 33
Feb 3 5 36
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 3 4 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 7, WV Delegate District 30, WV
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Schools

Duval Pk-8
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Ranger Elementary
7 miles, W • 1.9 star
Hamlin Pk-8
8 miles, N • 1.9 star
Lincoln County High School
8 miles, N • 2.3 star

Colleges

Strayer University-West Virginia
21 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Ben Franklin Career Center
22 miles, E • 1 star
West Virginia State University
22 miles, E • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Boone Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Thomas Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E • 3.2 star
Logan Regional Medical Center
23 miles, S • 3.2 star

Airports

Yeager Airport
30 miles, E • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
94 miles, SE • 1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
119 miles, SW • 1 star