Wheeling, WV

Living in Wheeling

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 68
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 18
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 69
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Schools 66
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Residents

27k Population -1.8k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age
31% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office23%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$531 Median Monthly Rent +$136 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier45%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wheeling

United States45
West Virginia21
Wheeling Metro Area38
Ohio County74

Property Crime in Wheeling

United States48
West Virginia20
Wheeling Metro Area18
Ohio County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 7
Feb 31 2 5
Mar 40 3 4
Apr 51 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 43 3 1
Dec 33 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeling

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wheeling, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wheeling, WV

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The Linsly School
0 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Wheeling, WV

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Wheeling University
0 miles, SE
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Bethany College
12 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wheeling, WV

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Wheeling Hospital
1 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Wheeling, WV

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