Spelter, WV
Living in Spelter
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute1
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports18
Hospitals52
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
325Population+71 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
39%Family Households-21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years33%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years4%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over36%
Diversity
Black33%
Caucasian67%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate62%
Some College29%
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty-39% (2010–19)
61 mi Average Commute
59%Lived Here Last Year-41% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K71%
$25K to $49K21%
$125K to $149K8%
Employers
Government52%
Private sector48%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance48%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$46kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1939 or earlier74%
Home Value
Less than $50K58%
$50K to $99K42%
House Heating Type
Utility gas92%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spelter
United States45
West Virginia21
Harrison County12
Property Crime in Spelter
United States48
West Virginia20
Harrison County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spelter
Inland Flooding33
Tornado6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spelter, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spelter, WV
Emmanuel Christian School
4 miles, SW
Notre Dame High School
4 miles, S
St Mary's Central Grade School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Spelter, WV
Fairmont State University
13 miles, NE
Salem University
14 miles, W
Alderson Broaddus University
19 miles, SE
West Virginia Wesleyan College
25 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spelter, WV
United Hospital Center
4 miles, E
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Inc
6 miles, SW
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Grafton City Hospital
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Spelter, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
6 miles, SE
Pittsburgh International Airport
79 miles, N
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
80 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
96 miles, SW