Prosperity, WV
Living in Prosperity
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute91
Public Transit1
Affordability88
Public Safety67
Airports4
Hospitals39
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+212 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+20 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
86%Family Households+30% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years47%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate28%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household86%
Householder living alone8%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+24% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K38%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K2%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office28%
Service41%
Commute
Car, truck, or van71%
Worked at home20%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$689Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K25%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Utility gas50%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prosperity
United States45
West Virginia21
Beckley Metro Area38
Raleigh County45
Property Crime in Prosperity
United States48
West Virginia20
Beckley Metro Area40
Raleigh County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prosperity
Inland Flooding33
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prosperity, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prosperity, WV
Greater Beckley Christian School
0 miles, SW
Mt Tabor Christian School
4 miles, SW
Mabscott Christian Academy
4 miles, S
St Francis De Sales School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Prosperity, WV
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prosperity, WV
Beckley Arh Hospital
3 miles, SE
Raleigh General Hospital
4 miles, S
Plateau Medical Center
10 miles, N
Summers County Arh Hospital
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Prosperity, WV
Yeager Airport
43 miles, NW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
44 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
83 miles, NW