Monongalia County, WV
Living in Monongalia County
Bikeability48
Walkability70
Commute77
Public Transit50
Affordability78
Public Safety83
Airports23
Hospitals51
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
105kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
43%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black4%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$204kMedian Home Value+$59k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$725Median Monthly Rent+$189 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Monongalia County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Monongalia County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 17 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monongalia County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding40
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monongalia County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monongalia County, WV
Morgantown Montessori
5 miles, E
Covenant Christian School
7 miles, E
Morgantown Christian Academy
7 miles, E
St Francis Central Catholic School
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Monongalia County, WV
West Virginia University
6 miles, E
Fairmont State University
12 miles, SW
Waynesburg University
20 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monongalia County, WV
West Virginia University Hospitals
6 miles, E
Mon Health Medical Center
6 miles, E
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Washington Health System Greene
19 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Monongalia County, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
25 miles, S
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
56 miles, NE
Pittsburgh International Airport
60 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
113 miles, SE