Nitro, WV

Living in Nitro

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 22
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 13
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Schools 45
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Residents

6k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black7%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$754 (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office26%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$561 Median Monthly Rent +$94 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Nitro

United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Kanawha County54

Property Crime in Nitro

United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Kanawha County67

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 7
Feb 36 3 5
Mar 44 4 3
Apr 55 4 1
May 63 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 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nitro

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Nitro, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Nitro, WV

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Bible Center School
9 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Nitro, WV

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Marshall University
34 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Nitro, WV

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St Francis Hospital
10 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Nitro, WV

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Yeager Airport
12 miles, E
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