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Buckhannon, WV
B+
Population: 5,343
Home Price: $133,600
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Overview
Buckhannon is a small town in the state of West Virginia with a population of 5,343. Buckhannon has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
16.1 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Buckhannon, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Buckhannon
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,173
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,602
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Buckhannon
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
37.9
43.8
42.3
Gender
Buckhannon
West Virginia
United States
Male
50.0%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
50.0%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Buckhannon
West Virginia
United States
White
89.7%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.9%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.5%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Buckhannon
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$133,600
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$553
$519
$801
Family Households
37.2%
37.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
34.3%
34.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.5%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
41.5%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Buckhannon
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.1%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
40.3%
40.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.1%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.5%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Buckhannon
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
31.9%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Buckhannon
West Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
25.4
38.0
Robbery
NA
19.5
40.7
Assault
NA
172.6
188.5
Property Crime
Buckhannon
West Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
200.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1408.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
87.3
167.1
Arson
NA
6.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Buckhannon, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot sauce
sushi
ice cream
mexican food
beverage
beer
thanksgiving dinner
bacon
pizza
margaritas
dining
cheese
texmex
pie
gravy
potato chips
cooking
liquor
cheese steaks
french fries
buckhannonupshur high school
college football
football
country music
basketball
soccer
video games
teams
rap music
recruiting
ncaa
coaches
baseball
strength conditioning
esports
swimming
nascar
lacrosse
sporting events
softball
inspired by
creative
art exhibit
creative writing
digital artist
visual art
theatre
graphic design
poetr
studio
nature
printmaking
cinema
prints
gallery
textile
sketching
creativity
poster
museum
good time #wildandwonderful
video games
hmfic
hunting
random thoughts
nascar
books
gaming
cosplay
scifi
fishing
fulltime
fitness
nerdy
outdoors
vacations
guitars
motorsports
bikes
junk
buckhannonupshur high school
local news
sports
marketing
tv
creative
digital marketing
sporting events
drama
arts
theatre
gaming
recreation
programming
dining
studio
instagram tik tok
outdoor
cinema
hip hop
aquatic center
summer
sports
mountain
hunting
fire pit
winter
swimming
space
canaan valley resort
arts
pool
beach
dining
fishing
facility
nature
bicycling
wildlife
rec
tees
cyber monday
pharmacy
sheetz
drive thru
farmers market
yard sales
kroger
screen printing
yard sale
gas station
holiday shopping
clothing
grocery store
thrift store
walmart
pickup
amazon
online orders
laundry baskets
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