Spencer, WV
Living in Spencer
Bikeability22
Walkability59
Commute90
Public Transit23
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports4
Hospitals41
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation-468 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
50%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate41%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$24kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector57%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Walked6%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$377Median Monthly Rent+$38 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Utility gas77%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spencer
United States45
West Virginia21
Roane County14
Property Crime in Spencer
United States48
West Virginia20
Roane County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spencer
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding30
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spencer, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spencer, WV
Normantown Christian Ltd
20 miles, E
Elk Valley Christian School
25 miles, S
Elmira Baptist Christian Academy
27 miles, SE
Clay Christian Academy
28 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Spencer, WV
University of Charleston
35 miles, SW
West Virginia State University
37 miles, SW
Ohio Valley University
37 miles, N
Strayer University-West Virginia
39 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spencer, WV
Roane General Hospital
1 miles, NW
Minnie Hamilton Health System
16 miles, NE
Jackson General Hospital
20 miles, W
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
34 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Spencer, WV
Yeager Airport
32 miles, SW
North Central West Virginia Airport
69 miles, NE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
72 miles, SW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
83 miles, SE