First Ward, Morgantown, WV

Living in First Ward

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Bikeability 71
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Walkability 78
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 56
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Schools 35
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Residents

8.8k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
53% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector53%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$189k Median Home Value +$59k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$469 Median Monthly Rent -$3 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in First Ward

United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Monongalia County18

Property Crime in First Ward

United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Monongalia County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 20
Feb 31 3 15
Mar 39 4 12
Apr 50 4 5
May 59 5 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 3 1
Nov 42 4 5
Dec 32 4 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in First Ward

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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