Smithers, WV
Living in Smithers
Bikeability
55
Walkability
92
Commute
51
Public Transit
53
Affordability
100
Public Safety
63
Airports
4
Hospitals
44
Colleges
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
5
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.1k
Population
+207 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
27%
College-Educated
+11% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black11%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate41%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$31k
Median Household Income
+$10k (2010–19)
71%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K9%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office32%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van77%
Walked18%
Housing
$113k
Median Home Value
+$48k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$412
Median Monthly Rent
+$153 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K17%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Utility gas56%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Smithers
United States45
West Virginia21
Beckley Metro Area38
Fayette County25
Property Crime in Smithers
United States48
West Virginia20
Beckley Metro Area40
Fayette County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 12 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Smithers
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Smithers, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Smithers, WV
Boomer Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
World Changers Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
Covenant Promise Christian Academy
6 miles, SE
Mountain View Christian School
18 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Smithers, WV
University of Charleston
21 miles, NW
Appalachian Bible College
22 miles, S
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
28 miles, S
West Virginia State University
29 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Smithers, WV
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
2 miles, NW
Plateau Medical Center
16 miles, SE
Highland Hospital
18 miles, NW
Charleston Area Medical Center
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Smithers, WV
Yeager Airport
22 miles, NW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
53 miles, SE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
70 miles, W
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
93 miles, SE