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    Nitro

    #6 in Best Places to Live in Kanawha County
      B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B
      2. Crime & Safety
        B minus
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        B minus
      5. Good for Families
        B minus
      6. Diversity
        B minus
      7. Jobs
        C
      8. Weather
        B+
      9. Cost of Living
        A minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        C+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B minus
      12. Commute
        B minus
      Nitro is a with a population of 6,630. Nitro is in Kanawha County. Living in Nitro offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Nitro and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Nitro are above average.
      Population
      6,630
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $106,900
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $710
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        32%
      • Own
        68%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B minus
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        176.7
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        32.1
        40.7
      • Robbery
        32.1
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        192.8
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,891.6
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        95
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        13%
      • 10-17 years
        14%
      • 18-24 years
        4%
      • 25-34 years
        9%
      • 35-44 years
        11%
      • 45-54 years
        16%
      • 55-64 years
        15%
      • 65+ years
        19%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        6%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        8%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        31%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        44%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        10%
        11%
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      Working in Nitro

      Jobs
      C
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $45,949
      National
      $69,021
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