Parkersburg, WV
Living in Parkersburg
Bikeability44
Walkability57
Commute94
Public Transit45
Affordability100
Public Safety50
Airports18
Hospitals46
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation-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
$36kMedian 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
$91kMedian Home Value+$3.2k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$531Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Parkersburg, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Parkersburg, WV
Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
1 miles, NW
Parkersburg Catholic High School
2 miles, NE
North Christian School
2 miles, N
Parkersburg Academy
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Parkersburg, WV
Ohio Valley University
4 miles, N
Marietta College
12 miles, NE
Ohio University-Main Campus
30 miles, W
Muskingum University
52 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Parkersburg, WV
Camden Clark Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Marietta Memorial Hospital
12 miles, N
Selby General Hospital
13 miles, NE
Ohiohealth O'BLENESS Hospital
31 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Parkersburg, WV
Yeager Airport
61 miles, S
North Central West Virginia Airport
70 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
82 miles, SW
Rickenbacker International Airport
83 miles, NW