Braxton County, WV
Living in Braxton County
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute37
Public Transit4
Affordability99
Public Safety96
Airports3
Hospitals49
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-368 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate46%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty
31 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office26%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$436Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity37%
LP gas10%
Utility gas37%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Braxton County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Braxton County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 14 |
| Feb | 32 | 4 | 10 |
| Mar | 40 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Braxton County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Braxton County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Braxton County, WV
Lighthouse Christian Academy
2 miles, SW
Elmira Baptist Christian Academy
13 miles, SW
Trinity Baptist Academy
14 miles, S
Normantown Christian Ltd
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Braxton County, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College
34 miles, NE
Salem University
42 miles, N
Alderson Broaddus University
49 miles, NE
Davis & Elkins College
50 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Braxton County, WV
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
3 miles, S
Webster County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE
Minnie Hamilton Health System
25 miles, NW
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Braxton County, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
49 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
52 miles, SW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
61 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
101 miles, W