Kingwood, West Virginia

Population 2,957

Kingwood is located in Preston County, WV. The population is 2,957, making Kingwood the largest city in Preston County.

There are 3 public schools in Kingwood with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Kingwood is very low , and there are 23 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kingwood is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kingwood property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kingwood include Albright, Tunnelton and Reedsville.

Kingwood Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.3%

Crime Rate

61.22% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 110
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 165
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 6

Registered Offenders

82.59% Higher than national avg.
  • 23 offenders in Kingwood
  • 77.78 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

52 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 44

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Kingwood, WV and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Kingwood's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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23 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Kingwood, WV

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $640
  • 1 Bedroom: $650
  • 2 Bedrooms: $780
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,350

Zip Codes

26537

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Environmental Hazards

52 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Kingwood, WV has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Kingwood, WV is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, WV

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kingwood, WV: $44,896

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kingwood is 4.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.96%
White Collar - 63.04%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • David McKinley

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 Cemeteries view all

9 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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