Jackson County, WV
Living in Jackson County
Bikeability8
Walkability26
Commute36
Public Transit10
Affordability94
Public Safety72
Airports8
Hospitals38
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation-177 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate44%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty
31 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$131kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$521Median Monthly Rent+$154 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
LP gas4%
Utility gas37%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jackson County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Jackson County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jackson County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson County, WV
Sycamore Hollow School
20 miles, NW
Sycamore Hollow School
20 miles, NW
Mid Valley Christian School
23 miles, NW
Ohio Valley Christian School
28 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson County, WV
Strayer University-West Virginia
30 miles, SW
West Virginia State University
32 miles, S
Ohio Valley University
34 miles, N
University of Charleston
35 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson County, WV
Jackson General Hospital
3 miles, W
Roane General Hospital
17 miles, E
Pleasant Valley Hospital
24 miles, W
Holzer Medical Center
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Jackson County, WV
Yeager Airport
32 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
58 miles, SW
North Central West Virginia Airport
84 miles, NE
Rickenbacker International Airport
95 miles, NW