Sylvester, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
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
192 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,156 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$79,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$507 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Boone County
1
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

Boone County
1
Charleston Metro Area
5
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 31
Feb 3 7 35
Mar 4 4 42
Apr 4 1 53
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 4 6 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 7, WV Delegate District 32, WV
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Schools

Whitesville Elementary School
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
Sherman High School
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
Sherman Junior High School
8 miles, N • 1.4 star
Christian Faith Academy
8 miles, W • 5 star
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Colleges

Carver Career Center
20 miles, N • 1.4 star
Appalachian Bible College
22 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Boone Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
18 miles, E • 4.1 star
Plateau Medical Center
23 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
26 miles, N • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
64 miles, SE • 1 star
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