Parkersburg-Vienna Metro Area, WV
Living in the Parkersburg Metro Area
Bikeability20
Walkability32
Commute77
Public Transit23
Affordability97
Public Safety67
Airports13
Hospitals43
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
91kPopulation-71k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$5.5k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$553Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas71%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Parkersburg Metro Area
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in the Parkersburg Metro Area
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Parkersburg Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Parkersburg-Vienna Metro Area, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Parkersburg-Vienna Metro Area, WV
Parkersburg Christian School
9 miles, N
Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
10 miles, NW
Parkersburg Catholic High School
10 miles, N
Parkersburg Academy
11 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Parkersburg-Vienna Metro Area, WV
Ohio Valley University
13 miles, N
Marietta College
19 miles, N
Ohio University-Main Campus
37 miles, W
Salem University
49 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Parkersburg-Vienna Metro Area, WV
Camden Clark Medical Center
10 miles, NW
Marietta Memorial Hospital
20 miles, N
Selby General Hospital
21 miles, N
Roane General Hospital
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Parkersburg-Vienna Metro Area, WV
Yeager Airport
53 miles, S
North Central West Virginia Airport
67 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
80 miles, SW
Rickenbacker International Airport
91 miles, NW