Red Jacket, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
539 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,479 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
22.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$209,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$102 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mingo 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

Mingo County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 32
Feb 3 4 35
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 6, WV Delegate District 34, WV
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Schools

Matewan Pre K-8
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Burch Pk8
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Williamson Memorial Hospital
8 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Logan Regional Medical Center
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Pikeville Medical Center
25 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
58 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
82 miles, SW • 1 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
96 miles, E • 1 star
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