Mason County, WV
Living in Mason County
Bikeability2
Walkability10
Commute38
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports14
Hospitals35
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation-196 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate45%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office19%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value+$8.2k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$375Median Monthly Rent+$24 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas19%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mason County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Mason County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mason County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mason County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mason County, WV
Ohio Valley Christian School
9 miles, W
Sycamore Hollow School
13 miles, N
Sycamore Hollow School
13 miles, N
Mid Valley Christian School
16 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Mason County, WV
Strayer University-West Virginia
23 miles, S
West Virginia State University
31 miles, SE
Marshall University
32 miles, SW
University of Charleston
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mason County, WV
Pleasant Valley Hospital
8 miles, NW
Holzer Medical Center
12 miles, NW
Jackson General Hospital
17 miles, E
Three Gables Surgery Center
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mason County, WV
Yeager Airport
36 miles, SE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
40 miles, SW
Rickenbacker International Airport
87 miles, NW
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
96 miles, NW