Birch River, WV
Living in Birch River
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute91
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety28
Airports4
Hospitals46
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
136Population-27 (2010–19)
27 y Median Age-31 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-11% (2010–19)
81%Family Households-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years38%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate72%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone19%
Economy
-Median Household Income-$11k (2010–19)
59%Above Poverty-27% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K59%
Employers
Private sector100%
Occupations
Factory and transportation100%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
100%Owner-Occupied+22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1950 to 195959%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
$50K to $99K100%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Utility gas19%
Wood41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Birch River
United States45
West Virginia21
Nicholas County69
Property Crime in Birch River
United States48
West Virginia20
Nicholas County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 19 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Birch River
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding74
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Birch River, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Birch River, WV
Trinity Baptist Academy
0 miles, N
Elmira Baptist Christian Academy
12 miles, NW
Summersville Sda School
13 miles, S
Lighthouse Christian Academy
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Birch River, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College
45 miles, NE
University of Charleston
48 miles, W
Appalachian Bible College
51 miles, SW
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
55 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Birch River, WV
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
11 miles, N
Summersville Regional Medical Center
15 miles, S
Webster County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, E
Minnie Hamilton Health System
35 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Birch River, WV
Yeager Airport
46 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
48 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
62 miles, NE