Terra Alta, WV
Living in Terra Alta
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute33
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports17
Hospitals68
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation-136 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
4%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate54%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$2.1k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office20%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$66kMedian Home Value-$4.8k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$434Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Terra Alta
United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Preston County16
Property Crime in Terra Alta
United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Preston County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 24 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 19 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Terra Alta
Inland Flooding40
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Terra Alta, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Terra Alta, WV
Swanton Mennonite Fellowship School
18 miles, E
Bittinger Mennonite School
20 miles, NE
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
22 miles, NW
Trinity Christian School
23 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Terra Alta, WV
West Virginia University
26 miles, NW
Fairmont State University
33 miles, W
Alderson Broaddus University
33 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Terra Alta, WV
Preston Memorial Hospital
7 miles, W
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
8 miles, E
Mon Health Medical Center
26 miles, NW
West Virginia University Hospitals
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Terra Alta, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
38 miles, W
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
58 miles, N
Pittsburgh International Airport
81 miles, NW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
89 miles, SE