Rand, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
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
915 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,964 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$424 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$540 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kanawha County
5
Charleston 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

Kanawha County
6
Charleston Metro Area
5
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 32
Feb 2 8 35
Mar 4 4 43
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 4 1 44
Dec 4 6 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 17, WV Delegate District 52, WV
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Schools

Du Pont Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Malden Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Marmet Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Carver Career Center
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Charleston
4 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Charleston Area Medical Center
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
St Francis Hospital
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
7 miles, N • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
70 miles, SE • 1 star
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