Chesapeake, WV
Living in Chesapeake
Bikeability27
Walkability9
Commute63
Public Transit42
Affordability100
Public Safety82
Airports4
Hospitals41
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation+214 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black8%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate49%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$1.6k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector71%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$62kMedian Home Value-$6.4k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$463Median Monthly Rent+$73 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chesapeake
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54
Property Crime in Chesapeake
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chesapeake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chesapeake, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chesapeake, WV
St Agnes School
7 miles, N
Mountaineer Montessori School
9 miles, NW
Charleston Catholic High School
10 miles, NW
Sacred Heart Grade School
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Chesapeake, WV
University of Charleston
9 miles, NW
West Virginia State University
17 miles, NW
Strayer University-West Virginia
27 miles, NW
Appalachian Bible College
31 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chesapeake, WV
Highland Hospital
7 miles, N
Charleston Surgical Hospital
10 miles, NW
Charleston Area Medical Center
10 miles, NW
St Francis Hospital
10 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Chesapeake, WV
Yeager Airport
11 miles, N
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
56 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
67 miles, E
North Central West Virginia Airport
102 miles, NE