Grant County, WV
Living in Grant County
Bikeability18
Walkability51
Commute66
Public Transit22
Affordability99
Public Safety98
Airports7
Hospitals82
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-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
$42kMedian 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
$140kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$405Median 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
North Fork Christian School
7 miles, S
Bmf Christian
8 miles, S
Swanton Mennonite Fellowship School
28 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Grant County, WV
Davis & Elkins College
37 miles, W
Frostburg State University
40 miles, N
Alderson Broaddus University
46 miles, W
Eastern Mennonite University
47 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grant County, WV
Grant Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SE
Potomac Valley Hospital
23 miles, NE
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NW
Hampshire Memorial Hospital
31 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Grant County, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
57 miles, W
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
60 miles, S
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
78 miles, SE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
82 miles, N