Grant County, WV

Living in Grant County

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 51
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 55
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Schools 23
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Residents

12k Population -326 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate46%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office17%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$140k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$405 Median Monthly Rent +$32 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas10%
Utility gas3%
Wood26%

Crime

Violent Crime in Grant County

United States45
West Virginia21

Property Crime in Grant County

United States48
West Virginia20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (17%)(80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump88%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 18
Feb 30 4 14
Mar 37 4 11
Apr 48 4 4
May 57 5 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 69 6 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 40 4 5
Dec 31 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grant County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding61
Tornado12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Grant County, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Grant County, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Grant County, WV

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Grant County, WV

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Airports

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