Dunbar, WV

Living in Dunbar

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 32
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 13
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Schools 13
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Residents

7.3k Population -533 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age
26% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black13%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$792 (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office32%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$8.7k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$646 Median Monthly Rent +$183 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas62%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dunbar

United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54

Property Crime in Dunbar

United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 8
Feb 36 3 7
Mar 44 4 3
Apr 55 4 1
May 64 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 3 1
Dec 36 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dunbar

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dunbar, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dunbar, WV

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Bible Center School
4 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Dunbar, WV

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Marshall University
38 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dunbar, WV

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St Francis Hospital
6 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Dunbar, WV

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Yeager Airport
8 miles, E
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