Grantsville, WV

Grantsville, West Virginia

Grantsville, West Virginia, in Calhoun county, is 49 miles NE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 120 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 565 residents.

The People and Families of Grantsville

In Grantsville, about 45% of adults are married. Grantsville somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grantsville had a median family income of $34,286.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Grantsville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Grantsville can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Grantsville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Grantsville was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Grantsville, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Grantsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Grantsville, WV

Comparing Grantsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Grantsville Almanac

Grantsville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Grantsville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Grantsville Public Libraries

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Grantsville Hospitals

MINNIE HAMILTON
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
ROUTE 1 BOX 1-A
(304) 354-9244
Emergency Service: Yes

Grantsville High Schools (2004)

CALHOUN GILMER CENTER
RR 1 BOX 542A
304-354-6151
A Vocational School

Grantsville Colleges

(List of All West Virginia Colleges)

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