Preston County, WV
Living in Preston County
Bikeability9
Walkability21
Commute28
Public Transit13
Affordability91
Public Safety85
Airports18
Hospitals67
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+707 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate47%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$496Median Monthly Rent+$193 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas15%
Utility gas20%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Preston County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Preston County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 24 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 19 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Preston County
Inland Flooding52
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Preston County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Preston County, WV
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
15 miles, NW
Trinity Christian School
17 miles, NW
St Francis Central Catholic School
17 miles, NW
Morgantown Christian Academy
17 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Preston County, WV
West Virginia University
19 miles, NW
Fairmont State University
26 miles, W
Alderson Broaddus University
30 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Preston County, WV
Preston Memorial Hospital
0 miles, SW
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
15 miles, E
Mon Health Medical Center
20 miles, NW
West Virginia University Hospitals
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Preston County, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
32 miles, W
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
57 miles, N
Pittsburgh International Airport
77 miles, NW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
93 miles, SE