Chesapeake, WV

Living in Chesapeake

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 9
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 13
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Schools 28
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Residents

1.9k Population +214 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black8%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate49%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$1.6k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty -11% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector71%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation3%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$62k Median Home Value -$6.4k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$463 Median Monthly Rent +$73 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home17%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K<1%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chesapeake

United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54

Property Crime in Chesapeake

United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 12
Feb 35 3 8
Mar 43 4 5
Apr 53 4 2
May 62 5 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 45 4 2
Dec 35 4 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chesapeake

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chesapeake, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chesapeake, WV

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St Agnes School
7 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Chesapeake, WV

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Chesapeake, WV

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Highland Hospital
7 miles, N
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St Francis Hospital
10 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Chesapeake, WV

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Yeager Airport
11 miles, N
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