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Rivesville, WV


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Rivesville, West Virginia

Rivesville, West Virginia, in Marion county, is 63 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 913 residents.

The People and Families of Rivesville

In Rivesville, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rivesville had a median family income of $35,417.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Rivesville.

Crime and Safety

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

Rivesville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Rivesville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Rivesville, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRivesville Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Rivesville Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Rivesville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Rivesville, WV

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population86
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men35
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime98
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