Mason County, WV

Living in Mason County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 10
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 16
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Schools 20
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Residents

27k Population -196 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
69% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate45%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office19%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value +$8.2k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$375 Median Monthly Rent +$24 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas19%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mason County

United States45
West Virginia21

Property Crime in Mason County

United States48
West Virginia20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 5
Feb 35 3 4
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 3 0
Dec 35 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mason County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mason County, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mason County, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Mason County, WV

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Marshall University
32 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Mason County, WV

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Holzer Medical Center
12 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Mason County, WV

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Yeager Airport
36 miles, SE
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