First Ward, Morgantown, WV
Living in First Ward
Bikeability71
Walkability78
Commute86
Public Transit50
Affordability100
Public Safety65
Airports21
Hospitals61
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.8kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
53%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector53%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value+$59k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$469Median Monthly Rent-$3 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in First Ward
United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Monongalia County18
Property Crime in First Ward
United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Monongalia County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 20 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 5 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in First Ward
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near First Ward, Morgantown, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near First Ward, Morgantown, WV
St Francis Central Catholic School
1 miles, S
Covenant Christian School
1 miles, NE
Morgantown Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Trinity Christian School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near First Ward, Morgantown, WV
West Virginia University
2 miles, N
Fairmont State University
14 miles, SW
Waynesburg University
24 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near First Ward, Morgantown, WV
West Virginia University Hospitals
4 miles, N
Mon Health Medical Center
4 miles, N
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Preston Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near First Ward, Morgantown, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
25 miles, SW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
55 miles, NE
Pittsburgh International Airport
63 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
108 miles, SE