Gilmer County, WV

Living in Gilmer County

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 54
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 25
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Schools 11
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Residents

8k Population -353 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
17% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate45%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +12% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office24%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$93k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$450 Median Monthly Rent +$70 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
LP gas3%
Utility gas73%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gilmer County

United States45
West Virginia21

Property Crime in Gilmer County

United States48
West Virginia20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 11
Feb 33 3 7
Mar 41 4 5
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gilmer County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gilmer County, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gilmer County, WV

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St Patrick School
22 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Gilmer County, WV

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Salem University
30 miles, NE
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Ohio Valley University
46 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gilmer County, WV

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Airports

Airports near Gilmer County, WV

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Yeager Airport
55 miles, SW
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