Wetzel County, WV
Living in Wetzel County
Bikeability14
Walkability46
Commute34
Public Transit17
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports26
Hospitals31
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-1.3k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate51%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$435Median Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas72%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wetzel County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Wetzel County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wetzel County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wetzel County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wetzel County, WV
Salem Christian School
22 miles, S
Friends in Faith Christian School
23 miles, E
Emmanuel Christian School
26 miles, SE
The Clarksburg Childrens Montessori School
27 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wetzel County, WV
Salem University
22 miles, S
Fairmont State University
26 miles, E
Waynesburg University
32 miles, NE
Wheeling University
33 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wetzel County, WV
Wetzel County Hospital
13 miles, NW
Sistersville General Hospital
20 miles, W
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
25 miles, N
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wetzel County, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
30 miles, SE
Pittsburgh International Airport
65 miles, N
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
80 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
99 miles, SW