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Smithers, WV


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Smithers, West Virginia

Smithers, West Virginia, in Fayette county, is 21 miles SE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 153 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. There are 904 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Smithers

In Smithers, about 43% of adults are married. In Smithers, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Smithers.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smithers had a median family income of $27,734.

Smithers Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Smithers that were owner-occupied was 58%.

Commuting

In Smithers, 87% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Smithers Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Smithers Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Smithers Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Smithers Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Smithers, WV

Comparing Smithers 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
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Female Share of the Population73
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime32
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