Wayne County, WV

Living in Wayne County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 20
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 7
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Schools 34
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Residents

40k Population -2.3k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate41%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$2.9k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$99k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$467 Median Monthly Rent +$86 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wayne County

United States45
West Virginia21

Property Crime in Wayne County

United States48
West Virginia20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 5
Feb 36 3 4
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wayne County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wayne County, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wayne County, WV

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Covenant School
18 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Wayne County, WV

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Marshall University
19 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wayne County, WV

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River Park Hospital
19 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Wayne County, WV

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Yeager Airport
48 miles, E
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Tri-Cities Airport
115 miles, S