Big Chimney, WV
Living in Big Chimney
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety70
Airports4
Hospitals40
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
463Population-52 (2010–19)
65 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated
55%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over24%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate48%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government21%
Private sector40%
Occupations
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office10%
Service37%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value-$32k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
87%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195938%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K16%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Utility gas69%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Chimney
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54
Property Crime in Big Chimney
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Chimney
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Chimney, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Chimney, WV
Elk Valley Christian School
4 miles, NE
St Agnes School
7 miles, S
Charleston Montessori Inc
7 miles, SW
Sacred Heart Grade School
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Big Chimney, WV
University of Charleston
7 miles, SW
West Virginia State University
13 miles, W
Strayer University-West Virginia
22 miles, W
Appalachian Bible College
43 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Chimney, WV
St Francis Hospital
7 miles, SW
Charleston Area Medical Center
7 miles, SW
Highland Hospital
7 miles, S
Charleston Surgical Hospital
7 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Big Chimney, WV
Yeager Airport
4 miles, SW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
56 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
73 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
93 miles, NE