Benwood, WV
Living in Benwood
Bikeability
46
Walkability
59
Commute
91
Public Transit
33
Affordability
100
Public Safety
77
Airports
45
Hospitals
29
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
60
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
+5 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black5%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate46%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$33k
Median Household Income
+$3.4k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector87%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office21%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$59k
Median Home Value
+$8.8k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$416
Median Monthly Rent
+$132 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benwood
United States45
West Virginia21
Wheeling Metro Area38
Marshall County24
Property Crime in Benwood
United States48
West Virginia20
Wheeling Metro Area18
Marshall County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benwood
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benwood, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benwood, WV
St John Central High School
1 miles, NW
Our Lady of Peace School
2 miles, NE
Central Catholic High School
4 miles, N
Sikora Montessori School
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Benwood, WV
Wheeling University
5 miles, NE
West Liberty University
13 miles, NE
Bethany College
17 miles, NE
Franciscan University of Steubenville
26 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benwood, WV
Ohio Valley Medical Center
4 miles, N
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S
Wheeling Hospital
5 miles, NE
East Ohio Regional Hospital
7 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benwood, WV
Pittsburgh International Airport
43 miles, NE
North Central West Virginia Airport
56 miles, SE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
72 miles, E
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
73 miles, NW