Beckley Metro Area, WV
Living in the Beckley Metro Area
Bikeability11
Walkability33
Commute49
Public Transit14
Affordability96
Public Safety63
Airports4
Hospitals41
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
119kPopulation+40k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$4.8k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$483Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas36%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Beckley Metro Area
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in the Beckley Metro Area
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Beckley Metro Area
Inland Flooding43
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Beckley Metro Area, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Beckley Metro Area, WV
Mountain View Christian School
2 miles, N
Greater Beckley Christian School
5 miles, S
Mt Tabor Christian School
9 miles, SW
Mabscott Christian Academy
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Beckley Metro Area, WV
Appalachian Bible College
4 miles, SW
Concord University
34 miles, S
University of Charleston
38 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Beckley Metro Area, WV
Plateau Medical Center
5 miles, N
Beckley Arh Hospital
7 miles, S
Raleigh General Hospital
8 miles, S
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Beckley Metro Area, WV
Yeager Airport
40 miles, NW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
42 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
82 miles, NW