Beckley, WV
Living in Beckley
Bikeability15
Walkability41
Commute87
Public Transit20
Affordability99
Public Safety41
Airports4
Hospitals39
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black21%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$552Median Monthly Rent+$160 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Beckley
United States45
West Virginia21
Beckley Metro Area38
Raleigh County45
Property Crime in Beckley
United States48
West Virginia20
Beckley Metro Area40
Raleigh County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beckley
Inland Flooding28
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Beckley, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Beckley, WV
Mabscott Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
Mt Tabor Christian School
1 miles, NW
St Francis De Sales School
2 miles, SE
Greater Beckley Christian School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Beckley, WV
Hospitals
Hospitals near Beckley, WV
Raleigh General Hospital
1 miles, E
Beckley Arh Hospital
3 miles, E
Plateau Medical Center
14 miles, N
Summers County Arh Hospital
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Beckley, WV
Greenbrier Valley Airport
45 miles, E
Yeager Airport
46 miles, NW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
83 miles, NW