Weirton, WV

Living in Weirton

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 35
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 66
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Schools 55
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Residents

19k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$95k Median Home Value +$8.3k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$493 Median Monthly Rent +$83 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195932%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Weirton

United States45
West Virginia21
Weirton Metro Area14
Hancock County8

Property Crime in Weirton

United States48
West Virginia20
Weirton Metro Area26
Hancock County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 9
Feb 31 2 7
Mar 39 3 4
Apr 51 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 43 3 1
Dec 32 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Weirton

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Weirton, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Weirton, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Weirton, WV

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Weirton, WV

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Airports

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