Buckhannon, WV
Living in Buckhannon
Bikeability83
Walkability90
Commute100
Public Transit48
Affordability99
Public Safety87
Airports3
Hospitals60
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.5kPopulation-142 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
50%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate38%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty
16 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office15%
Service29%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van73%
Walked12%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$134kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$524Median Monthly Rent+$156 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas2%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buckhannon
United States45
West Virginia21
Upshur County6
Property Crime in Buckhannon
United States48
West Virginia20
Upshur County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 19 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buckhannon
Inland Flooding40
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buckhannon, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buckhannon, WV
St Patrick School
13 miles, W
Feed My Sheep Christian School
15 miles, NE
Mother Goose Land Kindergarten
19 miles, N
Heritage Christian School
20 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Buckhannon, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College
1 miles, E
Alderson Broaddus University
15 miles, NE
Davis & Elkins College
21 miles, E
Salem University
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buckhannon, WV
St Joseph's Hospital
0 miles, W
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
15 miles, W
Broaddus Hospital Association, Inc
15 miles, NE
Davis Medical Center
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Buckhannon, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
21 miles, N
Greenbrier Valley Airport
79 miles, S
Yeager Airport
85 miles, SW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
88 miles, SE