Ghent, WV
Living in Ghent
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute16
Public Transit1
Affordability49
Public Safety79
Airports3
Hospitals40
Colleges32
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Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
536Population+7 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years45%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate40%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$37k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K31%
$125K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector60%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office37%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$413kMedian Home Value+$337k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
55%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198948%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K14%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K38%
$500K to $749K17%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ghent
United States45
West Virginia21
Beckley Metro Area38
Raleigh County45
Property Crime in Ghent
United States48
West Virginia20
Beckley Metro Area40
Raleigh County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 8 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ghent
Inland Flooding60
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ghent, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ghent, WV
House of Prayer Christian Academy
10 miles, NW
Sophia Christian Academy
10 miles, NW
St Francis De Sales School
12 miles, NW
Mabscott Christian Academy
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ghent, WV
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ghent, WV
Summers County Arh Hospital
12 miles, E
Raleigh General Hospital
13 miles, NW
Beckley Arh Hospital
13 miles, N
Princeton Community Hospital
18 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ghent, WV
Greenbrier Valley Airport
42 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
59 miles, NW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
95 miles, NW