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Vienna, West Virginia

Introduction to Vienna, West Virginia

Vienna, West Virginia, in Wood county, is 67 miles N of Charleston, West Virginia and 88 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Parkersburg-Marietta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,861 people in Vienna.

Vienna History

Vienna was officially incorporated in 1936. It was named after the town of Vienna, Virginia. Wood County was created from the western part of Harrison County in 1798. The county was named in honor of Virginia Governor James Wood.

Vienna and nearby Attractions

  • Ohio River Museum
  • Strouds Run State Park
  • Campus Martius Museum
  • Blue Rock State Park
  • North Bend State Park
  • Cedar Creek State Park

Things To Do In Vienna

Blue Rock State Park, Wolf Run State Park, Cedar Creek State Park and North Bend State Park are popular local recreational destinations. The Grand Central Mall Shopping Center and the Vienna Shopping Center offer opportunities for shopping. The Ohio River Museum and Campus Martius Museum are popular among those interested in the area’s history.

Vienna Transportation

Yeager Airport is the nearest major airport.

Vienna Higher Education

Ohio Valley College is the local institution of higher educational. Other nearby institutions include West Virginia State College, Ohio University and Marshall University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyVienna Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Vienna Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 6%Vienna Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Vienna Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 7%Vienna People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Vienna College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Vienna Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Vienna Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Vienna, WV

Comparing Vienna 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 Population108
Senior Citizens95
Female Share of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men610
Male Share of the Population36
Racial Diversity27
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better610
People Above Poverty610
Median Family Income610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents82
People Living Alone74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime83

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