Marlinton, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,050 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,386 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$518 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pocahontas County
2
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

Pocahontas County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 16 27
Feb 3 13 30
Mar 4 10 38
Apr 3 3 48
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 3 40
Dec 3 12 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 11, WV Delegate District 46, WV
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Schools

Marlinton Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Marlinton Middle School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Hillsboro Elementary School
9 miles, W • 2.8 star
Pocahontas County High School
10 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Washington and Lee University
46 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Virginia Military Institute
46 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Bath Community Hospital
21 miles, S • 3.2 star
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany
32 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
30 miles, SW • 1 star
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