Beckley, WV

Living in Beckley

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 41
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 28
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Schools 32
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Residents

16k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age
23% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
59% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black21%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service25%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$552 Median Monthly Rent +$160 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Beckley

United States45
West Virginia21
Beckley Metro Area38
Raleigh County45

Property Crime in Beckley

United States48
West Virginia20
Beckley Metro Area40
Raleigh County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 10
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 43 3 1
Dec 34 3 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beckley

Inland Flooding28
Tornado6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Beckley, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Beckley, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Beckley, WV

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Concord University
27 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Beckley, WV

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Airports

Airports near Beckley, WV

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Yeager Airport
46 miles, NW
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