Terra Alta, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
1,992 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,035 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$467 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Preston County
2
Morgantown 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

Preston County
1
Morgantown Metro Area
1
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 21 28
Feb 3 17 31
Mar 4 12 39
Apr 4 4 50
May 5 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 1 52
Nov 4 5 42
Dec 4 14 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Terra Alta/East Preston School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Preston High School
7 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Central Preston Middle School
8 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Garrett College
13 miles, E • 1.4 star
Morgantown Beauty College Inc
25 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Preston Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NW • 5 star
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SE • 5 star
Mon Health Medical Center
26 miles, NW • 4.1 star
West Virginia University Hospitals
26 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
58 miles, NE • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
81 miles, N • 3.2 star
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