Romney, WV
Living in Romney
Bikeability48
Walkability83
Commute62
Public Transit54
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports23
Hospitals85
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation-388 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
45%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office25%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation3%
Walked9%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$417Median Monthly Rent+$49 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas5%
Utility gas1%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Romney
United States45
West Virginia21
Winchester Metro Area16
Hampshire County3
Property Crime in Romney
United States48
West Virginia20
Winchester Metro Area28
Hampshire County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Romney
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding39
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Romney, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Romney, WV
Slanesville Christian School
13 miles, E
Allegany Boys Camp
19 miles, NE
Beginnings Montessori School
21 miles, N
The Jefferson School at Finan Center
21 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Romney, WV
Frostburg State University
23 miles, NW
Shenandoah University
34 miles, E
Catholic Distance University
48 miles, E
American Public University System
48 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Romney, WV
Hampshire Memorial Hospital
3 miles, E
Potomac Valley Hospital
14 miles, W
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center
21 miles, N
Thomas B Finan Center
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Romney, WV
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
73 miles, NW
Washington Dulles International Airport
75 miles, E
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
75 miles, S