Gilmer County, WV
Living in Gilmer County
Bikeability21
Walkability54
Commute32
Public Transit24
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports8
Hospitals49
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8kPopulation-353 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate45%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office24%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$93kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$450Median Monthly Rent+$70 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
LP gas3%
Utility gas73%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gilmer County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Gilmer County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gilmer County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gilmer County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gilmer County, WV
Normantown Christian Ltd
10 miles, SW
Lighthouse Christian Academy
17 miles, S
St Patrick School
22 miles, E
Elmira Baptist Christian Academy
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Gilmer County, WV
Salem University
30 miles, NE
West Virginia Wesleyan College
34 miles, E
Ohio Valley University
46 miles, NW
Alderson Broaddus University
46 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gilmer County, WV
Minnie Hamilton Health System
13 miles, W
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, S
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Roane General Hospital
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Gilmer County, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
43 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
55 miles, SW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
77 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
100 miles, W