Peterstown, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
657 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
42.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$471 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe 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

Monroe County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 31
Feb 2 6 34
Mar 2 3 42
Apr 2 1 51
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 0 43
Dec 2 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 10, WV Delegate District 40, WV
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Schools

Peterstown Middle School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Peterstown Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Narrows High
4 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Narrows Elem/Mid
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Concord University
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Valley College-Princeton
16 miles, W • 1 star
New River Community College
21 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Carilion Giles Community Hospital
6 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Princeton Community Hospital
18 miles, W • 2.3 star
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
23 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
38 miles, NE • 1 star
Yeager Airport
80 miles, N • 1.4 star
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