Kingwood, WV
Living in Kingwood
Bikeability16
Walkability52
Commute69
Public Transit19
Affordability99
Public Safety79
Airports18
Hospitals70
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation+60 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate41%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector62%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office17%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$482Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas53%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kingwood
United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Preston County16
Property Crime in Kingwood
United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Preston County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 24 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 19 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kingwood
Inland Flooding33
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kingwood, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kingwood, WV
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
14 miles, NW
Trinity Christian School
16 miles, NW
St Francis Central Catholic School
16 miles, NW
Morgantown Christian Academy
17 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Kingwood, WV
West Virginia University
18 miles, NW
Fairmont State University
26 miles, W
Alderson Broaddus University
29 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kingwood, WV
Preston Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SE
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
15 miles, E
Mon Health Medical Center
19 miles, NW
West Virginia University Hospitals
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Kingwood, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
32 miles, W
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
57 miles, N
Pittsburgh International Airport
76 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
94 miles, SE