Fayette County, WV

Living in Fayette County

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 40
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 30
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Schools 19
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Residents

44k Population -2.6k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
67% 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

Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate44%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty
32  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$91k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$400 Median Monthly Rent +$70 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas5%
Utility gas37%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fayette County

United States45
West Virginia21

Property Crime in Fayette County

United States48
West Virginia20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 10
Feb 34 3 7
Mar 42 4 4
Apr 53 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fayette County

Inland Flooding45
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fayette County, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fayette County, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Fayette County, WV

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Concord University
42 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fayette County, WV

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Beckley Arh Hospital
17 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Fayette County, WV

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Yeager Airport
36 miles, NW
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