Kanawha City, Charleston, WV

Living in Kanawha City

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Bikeability 62
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Walkability 85
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 61
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 25
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 13
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Schools 41
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Residents

12k Population -81 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$2.6k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector63%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation5%
Walked9%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value -$9.1k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$409 Median Monthly Rent +$5 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kanawha City

United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54

Property Crime in Kanawha City

United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 12
Feb 36 3 8
Mar 44 4 4
Apr 54 4 1
May 63 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 36 4 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kanawha City

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kanawha City, Charleston, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kanawha City, Charleston, WV

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St Agnes School
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Kanawha City, Charleston, WV

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kanawha City, Charleston, WV

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Highland Hospital
1 miles, E
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St Francis Hospital
4 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Kanawha City, Charleston, WV

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Yeager Airport
5 miles, N
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