Dunbar, WV
Living in Dunbar
Bikeability13
Walkability32
Commute75
Public Transit20
Affordability96
Public Safety22
Airports4
Hospitals40
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.3kPopulation-533 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age
26%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black13%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$792 (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office32%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$8.7k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$646Median Monthly Rent+$183 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas62%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dunbar
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54
Property Crime in Dunbar
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dunbar
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dunbar, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dunbar, WV
Bible Center School
4 miles, SE
Blvd Adventist Academy
5 miles, E
St Francis of Assisi School
5 miles, W
Charleston Montessori Inc
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Dunbar, WV
West Virginia State University
2 miles, NW
University of Charleston
7 miles, E
Strayer University-West Virginia
12 miles, NW
Marshall University
38 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dunbar, WV
Thomas Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SE
St Francis Hospital
6 miles, E
Charleston Surgical Hospital
6 miles, E
Charleston Area Medical Center
6 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Dunbar, WV
Yeager Airport
8 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
45 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
81 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
103 miles, NE