Monongalia County, WV

Living in Monongalia County

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Bikeability 48
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Walkability 70
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 56
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Schools 39
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Residents

105k Population +13k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
43% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black4%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$204k Median Home Value +$59k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$725 Median Monthly Rent +$189 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Monongalia County

United States45
West Virginia21

Property Crime in Monongalia County

United States48
West Virginia20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 17
Feb 32 3 12
Mar 40 4 10
Apr 50 4 3
May 60 5 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 43 4 4
Dec 32 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monongalia County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding40
Tornado9
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Location Map

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Airports

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