Putnam County, WV
Living in Putnam County
Bikeability3
Walkability13
Commute53
Public Transit5
Affordability70
Public Safety63
Airports4
Hospitals41
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
57kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate36%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$610Median Monthly Rent+$131 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$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%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas33%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Putnam County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Putnam County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 54 | 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 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Putnam County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Putnam County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Putnam County, WV
Teays Valley Christian School
4 miles, S
Calvary Baptist Academy
6 miles, SW
Cross Lanes Christian School
8 miles, SE
St Francis of Assisi School
10 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Putnam County, WV
Strayer University-West Virginia
4 miles, S
West Virginia State University
12 miles, SE
University of Charleston
20 miles, SE
Marshall University
29 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Putnam County, WV
Thomas Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE
St Francis Hospital
18 miles, SE
Charleston Surgical Hospital
19 miles, SE
Charleston Area Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Putnam County, WV
Yeager Airport
19 miles, SE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
37 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
93 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
105 miles, NE