Dunbar, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
7,340 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,647 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$678 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kanawha County
5
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

Kanawha County
6
Charleston Metro Area
5
West Virginia
2

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (48%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 33
Feb 3 6 36
Mar 4 3 44
Apr 4 1 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 1 46
Dec 3 4 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Dunbar Intermediate Center
<1 miles, SW · 1.9star
Dunbar Middle School
1 miles, W · 1.4star
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Colleges

Ben Franklin Career Center
1 miles, W · 1star
West Virginia State University
2 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Thomas Memorial Hospital
1 miles, S · 3.2star
St Francis Hospital
6 miles, SE · 3.2star
Charleston Area Medical Center
6 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
8 miles, E · 1.4star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
81 miles, SE · 1star
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