Spencer 68 Good
Spencer Livability #78 ranked city in West Virginia#8,986 ranked city in the USARanks better than 69% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Spencer

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      Spencer transportation information

      Statistic Spencer West Virginia National
      Average one way commute22min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work66.8%82.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.7%9.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk6.9%2.9%2.8%
      Working from home12.6%3.1%4.6%
      Source: The Spencer, WV data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).