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Spencer, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Roane County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,137 Population 1,710/sq mi density
$25,897 Median Income $20,334 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $110,866 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$25,897 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $658/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Spencer (23)

Babcock State Park
State Park
4,062 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beech Fork State Park
State Park
16 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
State Park
503 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Burr Oak State Park
State Park
2,666 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
State Park
290 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cedar Creek State Park
State Park
2,507 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chief Logan State Park
State Park
3,318 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Forked Run State Park
State Park
848 acres. Closed
Entrance: $0
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in th...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Paddling, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the ...
Hawks Nest State Park
State Park
207 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Howes State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Muskingum Lock & Dam 3 State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Muskingum Lock & Dam 4 State Park
State Park
21 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Muskingum Lock & Dam 5 State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Muskingum River Parkway State Park
State Park
10 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Muskingum River State Park
State Park
1,977 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Muskingum River State Park
State Park
27 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, G...
Weather: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the ...
North Bend State Park
State Park
2,765 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ohio River Forked Run State Park
State Park
15 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stonewall Resort State Park
State Park
1,843 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watters Smith Memorial State Park
State Park
537 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0