Jackson County, WV

Living in Jackson County

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 26
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 18
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Schools 42
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Residents

29k Population -177 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate44%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty
31  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$131k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$521 Median Monthly Rent +$154 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
LP gas4%
Utility gas37%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jackson County

United States45
West Virginia21

Property Crime in Jackson County

United States48
West Virginia20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 6
Feb 34 3 5
Mar 42 4 2
Apr 53 3 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 3 1
Dec 35 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jackson County, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jackson County, WV

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Sycamore Hollow School
20 miles, NW
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Sycamore Hollow School
20 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Jackson County, WV

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Jackson County, WV

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Holzer Medical Center
30 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Jackson County, WV

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Yeager Airport
32 miles, S
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