Mount Hope, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,369 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,983 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$422 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$344 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
3
Beckley 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

Fayette County
2
Beckley Metro Area
4
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 11 29
Feb 3 9 33
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 4 8 33

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 69%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 9, WV Delegate District 45, WV
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Schools

Mount Hope Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Mountain View Christian School
3 miles, NE • 5 star
Bradley Elementary School
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Greater Beckley Christian School
4 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

Appalachian Bible College
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Academy of Careers and Technology
7 miles, S • 1.4 star
Valley College-Beckley
8 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Plateau Medical Center
6 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Beckley Arh Hospital
7 miles, S • 2.3 star
Raleigh General Hospital
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
21 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
40 miles, N • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
42 miles, SE • 1 star
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