Preston County, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
34,204 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,373 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$368 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$586 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morgantown Metro Area
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

Morgantown Metro Area
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 27
Feb 3 17 30
Mar 4 12 38
Apr 4 4 49
May 5 0 58
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 5 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 4 5 41
Dec 3 15 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 14, WV Delegate District 84, WV
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Schools

Preston High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Central Preston Middle School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Kingwood Elementary
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Terra Alta/East Preston School
7 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Garrett College
18 miles, E • 1.4 star
Morgantown Beauty College Inc
19 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Preston Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, W • 5 star
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SE • 5 star
Mon Health Medical Center
20 miles, NW • 4.1 star
West Virginia University Hospitals
20 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
57 miles, NE • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
77 miles, N • 3.2 star
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