Lincoln County, WV
Living in Lincoln County
Bikeability14
Walkability43
Commute17
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports4
Hospitals36
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation-1k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate47%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office25%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$417Median Monthly Rent+$87 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home33%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity52%
LP gas1%
Utility gas42%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lincoln County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Lincoln County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lincoln County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lincoln County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lincoln County, WV
Harvest Jubilee Christian Academy
16 miles, SE
Mountain State Christian School
17 miles, N
Calvary Baptist Academy
20 miles, N
St Francis of Assisi School
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lincoln County, WV
Strayer University-West Virginia
21 miles, N
West Virginia State University
22 miles, NE
Marshall University
26 miles, NW
University of Charleston
27 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lincoln County, WV
Boone Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE
Thomas Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE
Logan Regional Medical Center
23 miles, S
Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lincoln County, WV
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
30 miles, NW
Yeager Airport
30 miles, NE
Greenbrier Valley Airport
94 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
119 miles, S