Switzer, WV
Living in Switzer
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute77
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports4
Hospitals29
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
529Population-268 (2010–19)
29 y Median Age-13 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black10%
Caucasian90%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate21%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$3.9k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K47%
$75K to $99K21%
Employers
Private sector95%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office40%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$35k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$387Median Monthly Rent+$59 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K50%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Utility gas26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Switzer
United States45
West Virginia21
Logan County41
Property Crime in Switzer
United States48
West Virginia20
Logan County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Switzer
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Switzer, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Switzer, WV
Beth Haven Christian School
1 miles, S
Ambassador Christian Academy
13 miles, SW
Nolan Christian Academy
19 miles, W
Christian Faith Academy
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Switzer, WV
University of Pikeville
36 miles, SW
West Virginia State University
43 miles, N
University of Charleston
43 miles, NE
Appalachian Bible College
43 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Switzer, WV
Logan Regional Medical Center
4 miles, N
Williamson Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW
Tug Valley Arh Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Boone Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Switzer, WV
Yeager Airport
46 miles, NE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
51 miles, NW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
87 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
94 miles, S