Nitro, WV
Living in Nitro
Bikeability24
Walkability22
Commute81
Public Transit37
Affordability96
Public Safety53
Airports4
Hospitals43
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black7%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$754 (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office26%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$561Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nitro
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54
Property Crime in Nitro
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 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 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nitro
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nitro, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nitro, WV
St Francis of Assisi School
2 miles, SW
Cross Lanes Christian School
2 miles, NE
Teays Valley Christian School
6 miles, NW
Bible Center School
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Nitro, WV
West Virginia State University
3 miles, SE
Strayer University-West Virginia
7 miles, NW
University of Charleston
12 miles, SE
Marshall University
34 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nitro, WV
Thomas Memorial Hospital
6 miles, SE
St Francis Hospital
10 miles, SE
Charleston Surgical Hospital
11 miles, SE
Charleston Area Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Nitro, WV
Yeager Airport
12 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
41 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
86 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
105 miles, NE