Wallace, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
251 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,304 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
58 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$58,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$289 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$398 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrison County
2
Clarksburg Urban Area
1
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrison County
1
Clarksburg Urban Area
1
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 29
Feb 3 9 32
Mar 4 5 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 3 7 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 12, WV Delegate District 72, WV
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Schools

Lumberport Elementary School
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Lincoln Middle School
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Salem Christian School
9 miles, SW • 5 star
Wilsonburg Elementary School
9 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Salem University
9 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

United Hospital Center
14 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
18 miles, E • 2.3 star
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
76 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
83 miles, NE • 1 star
Yeager Airport
93 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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