Wirt County, WV

Living in Wirt County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 15
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Commute 7
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 22
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Schools 16
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Residents

5.8k Population +45 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated
65% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office16%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$275 Median Monthly Rent -$54 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K9%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas7%
Utility gas60%
Wood17%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wirt County

United States45
West Virginia21

Property Crime in Wirt County

United States48
West Virginia20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 7
Feb 33 3 5
Mar 41 4 3
Apr 52 3 0
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wirt County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding66
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wirt County, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wirt County, WV

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Parkersburg Academy
20 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Wirt County, WV

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Marietta College
28 miles, N
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Salem University
47 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wirt County, WV

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Airports

Airports near Wirt County, WV

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Yeager Airport
46 miles, S
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