Salt Rock, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
161 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$23,411 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$373 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$99 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cabell County
2
Huntington-Ashland Metro Area
2
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cabell County
2
Huntington-Ashland Metro Area
2
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 33
Feb 3 5 36
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 4 1 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 3 3 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 5, WV Delegate District 23, WV
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Schools

Salt Rock Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
West Hamlin Elementary
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Martha Elementary School
5 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Guyan Valley Middle
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Marshall University
13 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Huntington Junior College
14 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Mary's Medical Center
12 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc
13 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
34 miles, E • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
104 miles, SE • 1 star
Rickenbacker International Airport
110 miles, N • 1 star
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