Romney, WV

Living in Romney

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Bikeability 48
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Walkability 83
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 54
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 58
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Schools 29
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Residents

2.1k Population -388 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
45% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household45%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$8.8k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office25%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation3%
Walked9%

Housing

$118k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$417 Median Monthly Rent +$49 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas5%
Utility gas1%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Romney

United States45
West Virginia21
Winchester Metro Area16
Hampshire County3

Property Crime in Romney

United States48
West Virginia20
Winchester Metro Area28
Hampshire County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 15
Feb 32 3 14
Mar 40 4 9
Apr 50 4 2
May 59 5 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 3 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 42 3 3
Dec 32 3 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Romney

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding39
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Romney, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Romney, WV

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Allegany Boys Camp
19 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Romney, WV

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Shenandoah University
34 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Romney, WV

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Thomas B Finan Center
21 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Romney, WV

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