Whitesville, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
168 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$208 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
15.4% 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 2 9 31
Feb 2 7 35
Mar 4 4 42
Apr 4 1 53
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 4 6 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Whitesville Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Marsh Fork Elementary
7 miles, S • 2.3 star
Christian Faith Academy
10 miles, W • 5 star
Van Junior/Senior High School
10 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Appalachian Bible College
20 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Carver Career Center
22 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Boone Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
18 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Plateau Medical Center
21 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Raleigh General Hospital
22 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
28 miles, N • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
62 miles, SE • 1 star
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