Shady Spring, WV

Living in Shady Spring

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 32
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 32
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Schools 26
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Residents

3.4k Population +505 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other3%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate38%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$26k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office25%
Service25%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$171k Median Home Value +$70k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$548 Median Monthly Rent +$241 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied +14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home23%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity53%
LP gas3%
Utility gas41%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Shady Spring

United States45
West Virginia21
Beckley Metro Area38
Raleigh County45

Property Crime in Shady Spring

United States48
West Virginia20
Beckley Metro Area40
Raleigh County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 10
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 42 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 43 3 1
Dec 34 3 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shady Spring

Inland Flooding31
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Shady Spring, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Shady Spring, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Shady Spring, WV

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Concord University
20 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Shady Spring, WV

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Beckley Arh Hospital
8 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Shady Spring, WV

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Yeager Airport
54 miles, NW
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