Raleigh County, WV
Living in Raleigh County
Bikeability9
Walkability27
Commute61
Public Transit11
Affordability95
Public Safety56
Airports4
Hospitals39
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
75kPopulation-3.3k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate40%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$520Median Monthly Rent+$131 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas35%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Raleigh County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Raleigh County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Raleigh County
Inland Flooding43
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Raleigh County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Raleigh County, WV
Mt Tabor Christian School
3 miles, NE
Mabscott Christian Academy
3 miles, E
St Francis De Sales School
4 miles, E
Sophia Christian Academy
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Raleigh County, WV
Appalachian Bible College
7 miles, NE
Concord University
27 miles, SE
Bluefield State College
34 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Raleigh County, WV
Raleigh General Hospital
4 miles, NE
Beckley Arh Hospital
6 miles, NE
Plateau Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Summers County Arh Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Raleigh County, WV
Yeager Airport
46 miles, NW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
48 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
82 miles, NW