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White Sulphur Springs, WV


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White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, in Greenbrier county, is 41 miles NW of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 167 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. About 2,315 people people live in White Sulphur Springs.

The People and Families of White Sulphur Springs

In White Sulphur Springs, about 51% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in White Sulphur Springs, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in White Sulphur Springs.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, White Sulphur Springs had a median family income of $35,450.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,000) in White Sulphur Springs than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

White Sulphur Springs Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in White Sulphur Springs, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In White Sulphur Springs, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in White Sulphur Springs enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWhite Sulphur Springs Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%White Sulphur Springs Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%White Sulphur Springs Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%White Sulphur Springs Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of White Sulphur Springs, WV

Comparing White Sulphur Springs 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
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better36
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime86

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Historic White Sulphur Springs

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The Bath house (White Sulphur Springs) between 1900 and 1915

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The Bath house (White Sulphur Springs) between 1900 and 1915

White Sulphur Springs Hotel between 1910 and 1920

Hotel (White Sulphur Springs) between 1900 and 1915

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