Kanawha City, Charleston, WV
Living in Kanawha City
Bikeability
62
Walkability
85
Commute
92
Public Transit
61
Affordability
87
Public Safety
25
Airports
4
Hospitals
39
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
41
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kanawha City, Charleston, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kanawha City, Charleston, WV
St Agnes School
1 miles, NE
Mountaineer Montessori School
2 miles, NW
Sacred Heart Grade School
3 miles, NW
Charleston Catholic High School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Kanawha City, Charleston, WV
University of Charleston
2 miles, NW
West Virginia State University
11 miles, NW
Strayer University-West Virginia
21 miles, NW
Appalachian Bible College
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kanawha City, Charleston, WV
Highland Hospital
1 miles, E
Charleston Surgical Hospital
3 miles, NW
Charleston Area Medical Center
3 miles, NW
St Francis Hospital
4 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Kanawha City, Charleston, WV
Yeager Airport
5 miles, N
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
53 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
72 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
100 miles, NE