Valley Head, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
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
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
107 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,016 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$74,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$230 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$520 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.0% 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 28
Feb 4 14 30
Mar 5 11 38
Apr 5 2 48
May 6 0 57
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 6 0 68
Aug 5 0 67
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 3 41
Dec 4 13 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Schools

Pickens Elementary/High School
12 miles, NW 2.8 star
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
13 miles, NE 1.4 star
George Ward Elementary School
13 miles, NE 1.4 star

Colleges

Davis & Elkins College
28 miles, NE 1.9 star
West Virginia Wesleyan College
32 miles, N 2.3 star
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
33 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Davis Medical Center
28 miles, NE 4.1 star
St Joseph's Hospital
33 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
52 miles, SW 1 star
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
64 miles, SE 1 star