Hinton, WV

Hinton, West Virginia

Hinton, West Virginia, in Summers county, is 58 miles NW of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 169 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city contains a population of approximately 2,880.

The People and Families of Hinton

In Hinton, about 47% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Hinton, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Hinton has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hinton had a median family income of $25,769.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hinton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Hinton Housing

Hinton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Hinton, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for West Virginia. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Hinton the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Hinton, 94% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 10%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Hinton, WV

Comparing Hinton 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Hinton Almanac

Hinton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Hinton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hinton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hinton Public Libraries

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Hinton Hospitals

SUMMERS COUNTY ARH HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
TERRACE STREET P O BOX 940
(304) 466-1000
Emergency Service: Yes

Hinton High Schools (2004)

SUMMERS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
HC 74 BOX 11A
304-466-6040
Serves 454 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Hinton Colleges

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HRDE-Stanley Technical Institute-Hinton

(List of All West Virginia Colleges)

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