Sylvester, WV
Living in Sylvester
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute33
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports4
Hospitals38
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
240Population+110 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate43%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income-$13k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-25% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector58%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office31%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$50kMedian Home Value-$46k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$422Median Monthly Rent-$403 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194924%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K50%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K3%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Utility gas40%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sylvester
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Boone County1
Property Crime in Sylvester
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Boone County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylvester
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sylvester, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sylvester, WV
Christian Faith Academy
9 miles, W
Harvest Jubilee Christian Academy
15 miles, W
Boomer Christian Academy
18 miles, NE
World Changers Christian Academy
18 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Sylvester, WV
Appalachian Bible College
22 miles, SE
University of Charleston
23 miles, N
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
26 miles, SE
West Virginia State University
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sylvester, WV
Boone Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
18 miles, NE
Highland Hospital
21 miles, N
Plateau Medical Center
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sylvester, WV
Yeager Airport
25 miles, N
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
60 miles, NW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
64 miles, E