West Union, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
940 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,911 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$401 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$756 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Doddridge County
1
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

Doddridge County
1
Clarksburg Urban Area
1
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 30
Feb 3 6 33
Mar 4 3 41
Apr 3 1 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 1 44
Dec 3 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 2, WV Delegate District 8, WV
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Schools

Doddridge County High School
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Doddridge County Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Doddridge County Middle School
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Salem University
11 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Glenville State College
25 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
23 miles, S • 3.2 star
Wetzel County Hospital
27 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
77 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
87 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
99 miles, E • 1 star
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