Van, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
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
129 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,864 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$70,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$248 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$446 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.3% 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 9 32
Feb 3 7 35
Mar 4 4 43
Apr 4 1 53
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 6 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Van Elementary
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Van Junior/Senior High School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Christian Faith Academy
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
Ramage Elementary
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Carver Career Center
24 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Boone Memorial Hospital
7 miles, N • 4.1 star
Logan Regional Medical Center
17 miles, W • 3.2 star
Highland Hospital
25 miles, NE
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
26 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
72 miles, SE • 1 star
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