McMechen, WV
Living in McMechen
Bikeability
7
Walkability
27
Commute
78
Public Transit
8
Affordability
100
Public Safety
77
Airports
43
Hospitals
30
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.7k
Population
+203 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
57%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate45%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
+14% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office31%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$69k
Median Home Value
+$7.4k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$463
Median Monthly Rent
+$178 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K58%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas76%
Crime
Violent Crime in McMechen
United States45
West Virginia21
Wheeling Metro Area38
Marshall County24
Property Crime in McMechen
United States48
West Virginia20
Wheeling Metro Area18
Marshall County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in McMechen
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near McMechen, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near McMechen, WV
St John Central High School
2 miles, N
Our Lady of Peace School
3 miles, NE
Central Catholic High School
6 miles, N
Sikora Montessori School
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near McMechen, WV
Wheeling University
6 miles, N
West Liberty University
14 miles, NE
Bethany College
18 miles, NE
Franciscan University of Steubenville
28 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near McMechen, WV
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
3 miles, S
Ohio Valley Medical Center
5 miles, N
Wheeling Hospital
6 miles, NE
East Ohio Regional Hospital
8 miles, N
Airports
Airports near McMechen, WV
Pittsburgh International Airport
44 miles, NE
North Central West Virginia Airport
55 miles, SE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
73 miles, E
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
74 miles, NW