Valley Bend, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
713 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,352 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
51 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$253,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$618 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$580 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Randolph County
3
Elkins Urban Area
3
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Randolph County
1
Elkins Urban Area
1
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 19 29
Feb 4 14 32
Mar 4 9 39
Apr 4 3 50
May 6 0 58
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 6 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 4 42
Dec 4 13 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 11, WV Delegate District 66, WV
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Schools

Homestead Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
George Ward Elementary School
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tygart Valley Christian Academy
6 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Davis & Elkins College
12 miles, NE • 1.9 star
West Virginia Wesleyan College
22 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
23 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Davis Medical Center
12 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Joseph's Hospital
23 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
66 miles, SE • 1 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
68 miles, SW • 1 star
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
91 miles, SE • 1 star
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