Parkersburg, WV

Living in Parkersburg

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 57
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 28
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Schools 37
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Residents

30k Population -1.7k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age
16% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$1.9k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$91k Median Home Value +$3.2k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$531 Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Parkersburg

United States45
West Virginia21
Parkersburg Metro Area34
Wood County35

Property Crime in Parkersburg

United States48
West Virginia20
Parkersburg Metro Area37
Wood County39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 8
Feb 33 3 6
Mar 42 4 3
Apr 53 3 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 34 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Parkersburg

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding37
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Parkersburg, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Parkersburg, WV

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Parkersburg Academy
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Parkersburg, WV

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Marietta College
12 miles, NE
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Muskingum University
52 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Parkersburg, WV

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Selby General Hospital
13 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Parkersburg, WV

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Yeager Airport
61 miles, S
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