Piedmont, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
872 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$44,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$460 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mineral County
1
Cumberland Urban Area
3
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mineral County
1
Cumberland Urban Area
4
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 24 28
Feb 3 20 30
Mar 4 14 39
Apr 4 4 50
May 5 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 1 52
Nov 3 5 42
Dec 3 16 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 14, WV Delegate District 88, WV
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Schools

Keyser Primary School
5 miles, S • 1.9 star
Keyser Middle School
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Frostburg State University
13 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Garrett College
17 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Potomac Valley Hospital
5 miles, S • 5 star
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
58 miles, N • 1 star
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