Matewan, WV
Living in Matewan
Bikeability57
Walkability92
Commute87
Public Transit55
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports4
Hospitals31
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
477Population-143 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+18 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
32%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years44%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black7%
Caucasian91%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school37%
High school graduate43%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household32%
Householder living alone67%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$16kMedian Household Income-$897 (2010–19)
54%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K74%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K3%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector64%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office36%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Walked19%
Housing
$66kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$141Median Monthly Rent-$66 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached40%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198942%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K22%
$200K to $249K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity88%
LP gas1%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Matewan
United States45
West Virginia21
Mingo County7
Property Crime in Matewan
United States48
West Virginia20
Mingo County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Matewan
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding71
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Matewan, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Matewan, WV
Ambassador Christian Academy
5 miles, N
Nolan Christian Academy
12 miles, NW
Beth Haven Christian School
14 miles, NE
Christ Central School
21 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Matewan, WV
University of Pikeville
22 miles, SW
Alice Lloyd College
44 miles, SW
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
50 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Matewan, WV
Williamson Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NW
Tug Valley Arh Regional Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Logan Regional Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Pikeville Medical Center
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Matewan, WV
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
56 miles, NW
Yeager Airport
61 miles, NE
Tri-Cities Airport
80 miles, S
Greenbrier Valley Airport
98 miles, E