Terra Alta, West Virginia

Population 1,925

Terra Alta is located in Preston County, WV. The population is 1,925, making Terra Alta the 2nd largest city in Preston County.

There are 1 public schools in Terra Alta with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Terra Alta is very low , and there are 14 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Terra Alta is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Terra Alta property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Terra Alta include Hutton, Crellin and Albright.

Terra Alta Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 75.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 5.4%

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

81.38% Higher than national avg.
  • 14 offenders in Terra Alta
  • 72.73 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Terra Alta, WV and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Terra Alta's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.
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Crime view details

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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 Terra Alta, 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

26764

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Environmental Hazards

1 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Terra Alta, WV has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Terra Alta, 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 28.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Terra Alta, WV

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Terra Alta, WV: $34,659

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 62.13%
White Collar - 37.87%

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

Nearest Major Airports

2 Cemeteries view all

13 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

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1 Retirement Home view all

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