West Union, WV
Living in West Union
Bikeability22
Walkability60
Commute35
Public Transit24
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports19
Hospitals42
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
647Population-182 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate43%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office12%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked6%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$342Median Monthly Rent+$27 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas1%
Utility gas69%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Union
United States45
West Virginia21
Doddridge County4
Property Crime in West Union
United States48
West Virginia20
Doddridge County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Union
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Union, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Union, WV
Salem Christian School
12 miles, E
The Highland School
15 miles, W
Emmanuel Christian School
23 miles, E
The Clarksburg Childrens Montessori School
23 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Union, WV
Salem University
11 miles, E
Fairmont State University
35 miles, E
West Virginia Wesleyan College
37 miles, SE
Marietta College
37 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Union, WV
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Inc
22 miles, E
Sistersville General Hospital
22 miles, NW
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE
Wetzel County Hospital
27 miles, N
Airports
Airports near West Union, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
29 miles, E
Yeager Airport
77 miles, SW
Pittsburgh International Airport
87 miles, N
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
99 miles, NE