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Belle, West Virginia is 9 miles SE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 143 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. It is in Kanawha county. The town is part of the Charleston metro area. The population of Belle is 1,259.
In Belle, about 53% of adults are married.
Belle has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.
In 2000, Belle had a median family income of $43,203. Belle is one of the richer towns in West Virginia. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Belle. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Of the housing in Belle, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.
In Belle, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Belle makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The town offers good access to public transportation.
Belle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
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|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Belle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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