Wheeling, WV
Living in Wheeling
Bikeability42
Walkability68
Commute86
Public Transit44
Affordability99
Public Safety18
Airports46
Hospitals29
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation-1.8k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age
31%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$531Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheeling
United States45
West Virginia21
Wheeling Metro Area38
Ohio County74
Property Crime in Wheeling
United States48
West Virginia20
Wheeling Metro Area18
Ohio County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeling
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheeling, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheeling, WV
The Linsly School
0 miles, NE
Wheeling Country Day School
0 miles, N
St Michael Parish School
1 miles, E
Central Catholic High School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Wheeling, WV
Wheeling University
0 miles, SE
West Liberty University
8 miles, NE
Bethany College
12 miles, NE
Franciscan University of Steubenville
21 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheeling, WV
Wheeling Hospital
1 miles, SE
Ohio Valley Medical Center
2 miles, SW
East Ohio Regional Hospital
2 miles, NW
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
9 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wheeling, WV
Pittsburgh International Airport
38 miles, NE
North Central West Virginia Airport
59 miles, SE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
69 miles, E
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
70 miles, NW