Wolfhurst, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,131 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
37.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,071 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
53.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$497 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$281 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Belmont County
2
Wheeling Metro Area
3
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Belmont County
1
Wheeling Metro Area
2
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 29
Feb 2 5 31
Mar 3 3 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 3%

Schools

Madison Elementary School
2 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Scott College of Cosmetology
3 miles, SE 1 star
Wheeling University
5 miles, E 2.8 star

Hospitals

Ohio Valley Medical Center
3 miles, SE 2.3 star
East Ohio Regional Hospital
4 miles, E 1.4 star
Wheeling Hospital
5 miles, SE 1.4 star
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
9 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
41 miles, NE 3.2 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
68 miles, N 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
74 miles, E 1 star