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Summersville, West Virginia, in Nicholas county, is 42 miles E of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 156 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 3,294.
In Summersville, about 52% of adults are married. Lots of people in Summersville live independently, in one-person housing.
The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women.
In 2000, Summersville had a median family income of $43,314. Summersville is full of successful families and individuals.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Summersville residents, with $8,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Summersville, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Summersville rent a large number of single bedroom units.
In Summersville, 96% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Summersville is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.
Summersville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Summersville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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