Rachel, WV
Living in Rachel
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute81
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety81
Airports24
Hospitals35
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
289Population+123 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-14 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+38% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate48%
Some College10%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone25%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$8.5k (2010–19)
57%Above Poverty-21% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K35%
Employers
Private sector86%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office41%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
64%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K59%
$100K to $149K18%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rachel
United States45
West Virginia21
Marion County22
Property Crime in Rachel
United States48
West Virginia20
Marion County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 23 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 17 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rachel
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rachel, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rachel, WV
Friends in Faith Christian School
5 miles, SE
Fairmont Catholic Grade School
9 miles, E
Emmanuel Christian School
16 miles, S
The Clarksburg Childrens Montessori School
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Rachel, WV
Fairmont State University
8 miles, E
West Virginia University
20 miles, NE
Salem University
22 miles, SW
Waynesburg University
27 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rachel, WV
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
8 miles, E
United Hospital Center
13 miles, S
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Inc
18 miles, S
Grafton City Hospital
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Rachel, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
16 miles, S
Pittsburgh International Airport
67 miles, N
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
70 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
105 miles, SW