Fayette County, WV
Living in Fayette County
Bikeability16
Walkability40
Commute32
Public Transit18
Affordability100
Public Safety76
Airports4
Hospitals43
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
44kPopulation-2.6k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate44%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty
32 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$400Median Monthly Rent+$70 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas5%
Utility gas37%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fayette County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Fayette County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fayette County
Inland Flooding45
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fayette County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fayette County, WV
Mountain View Christian School
7 miles, SW
Covenant Promise Christian Academy
10 miles, NW
World Changers Christian Academy
13 miles, NW
Boomer Christian Academy
14 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Fayette County, WV
Appalachian Bible College
14 miles, SW
University of Charleston
36 miles, NW
Concord University
42 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fayette County, WV
Plateau Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Beckley Arh Hospital
17 miles, S
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
17 miles, NW
Raleigh General Hospital
18 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Fayette County, WV
Yeager Airport
36 miles, NW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
39 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
83 miles, W