Philippi, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
2,919 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,203 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$391 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$497 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barbour County
3
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

Barbour County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 19 28
Feb 3 16 30
Mar 4 10 38
Apr 4 3 49
May 5 0 58
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 6 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 4 4 41
Dec 4 12 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 11, WV Delegate District 68, WV
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Schools

Philippi Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Philippi Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Philip Barbour High School Complex
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Alderson Broaddus University
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
14 miles, SW • 1.9 star
West Virginia Wesleyan College
14 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Joseph's Hospital
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
United Hospital Center
16 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
85 miles, NE • 1 star
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
87 miles, SE • 1 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
91 miles, SW • 1 star
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