Upshur County, WV
Living in Upshur County
Bikeability42
Walkability42
Commute51
Public Transit17
Affordability95
Public Safety95
Airports3
Hospitals62
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools9
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+518 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate49%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$4.2k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$516Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Upshur County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Upshur County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 17 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Upshur County
Inland Flooding56
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Upshur County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Upshur County, WV
St Patrick School
16 miles, NW
Tygart Valley Christian Academy
20 miles, E
New Era Christian Academy
20 miles, E
Feed My Sheep Christian School
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Upshur County, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College
6 miles, N
Alderson Broaddus University
20 miles, NE
Davis & Elkins College
21 miles, E
Salem University
32 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Upshur County, WV
St Joseph's Hospital
6 miles, N
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NW
Broaddus Hospital Association, Inc
20 miles, NE
Davis Medical Center
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Upshur County, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
27 miles, N
Greenbrier Valley Airport
73 miles, S
Yeager Airport
82 miles, SW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
85 miles, SE