Monday, October 13, 2008

Best Places to Retire

5485156

Weirton, West Virginia

       
Total population 19,250 Average January/July temperatures 28.4° / 70.9°
Median home price $ 99,250 Annual Precipitation 39.62 in. /yr.
See homes for sale in Weirton

Weirton, West Virginia

This Brooke County town is primarily residential.

Economy
Weirton is home to the Weirton Steel Co., the eighth-largest integrated steel producer in the nation.
Fun Fact
Weirton was a filming location for the 1978 movie The Deer Hunter and the 1984 movie Reckless.
Geography
Weirton sits in the northern panhandle of West Virginia.
Historical
The community was named for the Weirton Steel Co., which was established in 1910.
Recreation
The Thomas E. Milsop Community Center offers sports and fitness facilities, as well as a gathering place for social activities and special events.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 38.69 ° / 18.01 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 82.98 ° / 58.82 °
Precipitation (?) 39.62 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 26
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 107
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 99,250
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $36930.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $36858
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.5 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 1
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 0
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 9
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 17
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 0
Number of libraries within the county (?) 2
Number of museums within the county (?) 1
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 19,250
Population density (?) 1,060 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 15.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,983 people
Education (?) 19 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 1
Number of clinics within the county (?) 6
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 28
Copyright © 2008 Onboard Informatics. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed. Powered by Onboard Informatics.

advertisement

Suggest A Spot

What's your favorite retirement spot? Which factors are most important to you when deciding where to retire? And what else would you like to see us write about? Let us know at retire@usnews.com.

advertisement

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.