Nicholas County, WV
Living in Nicholas County
Bikeability10
Walkability15
Commute30
Public Transit17
Affordability100
Public Safety32
Airports4
Hospitals46
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate48%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$1.6k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office24%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$380Median Monthly Rent+$74 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas16%
Utility gas27%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nicholas County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Nicholas County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 17 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nicholas County
Inland Flooding53
Tornado10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nicholas County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nicholas County, WV
Summersville Sda School
2 miles, NW
New Life Christian Academy
3 miles, SW
Trinity Baptist Academy
15 miles, N
Clay Christian Academy
18 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Nicholas County, WV
Appalachian Bible College
37 miles, SW
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
41 miles, SW
University of Charleston
44 miles, W
West Virginia State University
53 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nicholas County, WV
Summersville Regional Medical Center
2 miles, W
Webster County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NE
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, N
Plateau Medical Center
29 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Nicholas County, WV
Greenbrier Valley Airport
37 miles, SE
Yeager Airport
44 miles, W
North Central West Virginia Airport
76 miles, NE