Alum Creek, WV
Living in Alum Creek
Bikeability
23
Walkability
62
Commute
35
Public Transit
25
Affordability
77
Public Safety
90
Airports
4
Hospitals
46
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.8k
Population
+414 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate31%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+9% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector63%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office39%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle3%
Walked6%
Housing
$154k
Median Home Value
+$69k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$90 (2010–19)
77%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K46%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
LP gas2%
Utility gas48%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alum Creek
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Lincoln County17
Property Crime in Alum Creek
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Lincoln County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alum Creek
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alum Creek, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alum Creek, WV
St Francis of Assisi School
6 miles, N
Bible Center School
9 miles, E
Cross Lanes Christian School
10 miles, N
Blvd Adventist Academy
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Alum Creek, WV
West Virginia State University
7 miles, NE
Strayer University-West Virginia
12 miles, NW
University of Charleston
12 miles, E
Marshall University
33 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alum Creek, WV
Thomas Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NE
Charleston Surgical Hospital
12 miles, E
St Francis Hospital
12 miles, E
Charleston Area Medical Center
12 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Alum Creek, WV
Yeager Airport
14 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
40 miles, W
Greenbrier Valley Airport
84 miles, E
North Central West Virginia Airport
111 miles, NE