Morgantown, West Virginia

Population 30,480

Morgantown is located in Monongalia County, WV. The population is 30,480, making Morgantown the largest city in Monongalia County and the 4th largest city in the state of West Virginia.

There are 16 public schools in Morgantown with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Morgantown is very low , and there are 131 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Morgantown is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Morgantown property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Morgantown include Westover, Star City and Granville.

Morgantown Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 44.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.7%

Crime Rate

28.66% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 112
  • Violent Crimes: 214
  • Robbery: 16
  • Burglary: 227
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

68.49% Higher than national avg.
  • 131 offenders in Morgantown
  • 42.98 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

294 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 7
  • Registered Polluters: 17
  • Superfunds: 16
  • Tanks & Spills: 254

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • West Virginia unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in Morgantown, WV and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Morgantown's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
6 Private Schools

Covenant Christian School

Morgantown Christian Academy

Morgantown Learning Academy

St Francis Central Catholic School

The Lighthouse Christian Academy

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6 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Morgantown, WV

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57 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Morgantown, WV issued 57 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 57 permits, 11 were issued for single family homes and 46 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Morgantown, WV issued 125 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 125 permits, 20 were issued for single family homes and 105 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $708
  • 1 Bedroom: $718
  • 2 Bedrooms: $871
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,178
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,495

Zip Codes

26501 26502 26504 26505 26506 26507 26508 26534 26541

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Environmental Hazards

294 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Morgantown, WV has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Morgantown, WV is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Morgantown, WV is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.3°
  • February 33.82°
  • March 44.68°
  • April 55.1°
  • May 63.91°
  • June 70.57°
  • July 74.4°
  • August 72.88°
  • September 67°
  • October 55.47°
  • November 45.3°
  • December 35.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Morgantown, WV

Earthquakes
Morgantown, WV has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Morgantown, WV has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Morgantown, WV has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Morgantown, WV has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Morgantown, WV: $35,502

Unemployment

Unemployment in Morgantown is 4.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.18%
White Collar - 68.82%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
  • Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
  • Sen. Joe Manchin III

City Representatives

  • David McKinley

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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62 Cemeteries view all

59 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

4 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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