Elkins, WV
Living in Elkins
Bikeability
46
Walkability
80
Commute
100
Public Transit
42
Affordability
100
Public Safety
53
Airports
2
Hospitals
71
Colleges
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.1k
Population
-72 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
30%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$3.8k (2010–19)
75%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector59%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office23%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation1%
Walked9%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$123k
Median Home Value
+$28k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$492
Median Monthly Rent
+$135 (2010–19)
47%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas59%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elkins
United States45
West Virginia21
Randolph County29
Property Crime in Elkins
United States48
West Virginia20
Randolph County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elkins
Inland Flooding36
Tornado5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elkins, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elkins, WV
New Era Christian Academy
0 miles, NW
Ambassador Christian Academy
1 miles, N
Highland Adventist School
2 miles, N
Elkins Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Elkins, WV
Davis & Elkins College
1 miles, NE
Alderson Broaddus University
19 miles, NW
West Virginia Wesleyan College
20 miles, W
Fairmont State University
42 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elkins, WV
Davis Medical Center
0 miles, N
Broaddus Hospital Association, Inc
19 miles, NW
St Joseph's Hospital
21 miles, W
Grafton City Hospital
30 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Elkins, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
33 miles, NW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
69 miles, SE
Greenbrier Valley Airport
79 miles, S
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
93 miles, SE