Kingwood, WV

Living in Kingwood

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 52
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 59
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Schools 5
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Residents

3.1k Population +60 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Black3%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate41%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector62%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office17%
Service25%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$132k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$482 Median Monthly Rent +$119 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K4%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas53%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kingwood

United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Preston County16

Property Crime in Kingwood

United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Preston County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 24
Feb 31 3 19
Mar 39 4 14
Apr 50 4 5
May 59 5 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 1
Nov 42 4 6
Dec 32 3 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kingwood

Inland Flooding33
Tornado7
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