Sophia, WV
Living in Sophia
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
63
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
38
Airports
4
Hospitals
38
Colleges
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.1k
Population
-102 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
8%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian99%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate49%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$27k
Median Household Income
-$5.1k (2010–19)
73%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office34%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$76k
Median Home Value
+$3.7k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$399
Median Monthly Rent
+$91 (2010–19)
43%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K9%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
LP gas3%
Utility gas56%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sophia
United States45
West Virginia21
Beckley Metro Area38
Raleigh County45
Property Crime in Sophia
United States48
West Virginia20
Beckley Metro Area40
Raleigh County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sophia
Inland Flooding28
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sophia, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sophia, WV
House of Prayer Christian Academy
0 miles, E
Sophia Christian Academy
0 miles, W
Mabscott Christian Academy
5 miles, NE
St Francis De Sales School
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Sophia, WV
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
6 miles, NE
Appalachian Bible College
11 miles, N
Concord University
24 miles, SE
Bluefield State College
31 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sophia, WV
Raleigh General Hospital
6 miles, NE
Beckley Arh Hospital
8 miles, NE
Plateau Medical Center
19 miles, N
Summers County Arh Hospital
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sophia, WV
Greenbrier Valley Airport
48 miles, E
Yeager Airport
50 miles, N
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
85 miles, NW