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Alum Creek, WV
West Virginia · Putnam County · Huntington-Ashland Metro
Alum Creek is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,472. Residents earn $72,250 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,472
Population
144/sq mi density
$72,250
Median Income
$34,995 per capita
$158,900
Home Value
$117,437 Zillow
$1,298
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
421
Violent Crime/100K
3,981 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$72,250 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,900 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mines Near Alum Creek, WV
15 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Alum Creek, WV.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Brier Creek No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Temporarily Idled) |
| Brier Creek No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| Coal River Dredge | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Fork Creek Mine #4 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Fork Creek Mine No 3 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Fork Creek No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Fork Creek No 10 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed) |
| Fork Creek Prep Plant | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Active) |
| Mine 5 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mine 89 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |
| No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Prep Plant No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned) |
| Refuse Area No. 2 Surface Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Tiny Creek No 2 Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned) |