Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Robey Theatre
Cinema
County Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (2) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Spencer Spirits, Inc.
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Spencer Armory Facality
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Spencer Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Parks (3) B
Washington Park
Park
Goff Hill Civil War Park
Park
Ben's Run Recreational Area
Park
Alvord Park
Park
Charles Fork Lake Recreational Area
Park
Shops (4) F
Pena's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Walmart Supercenter
Department Store
Hardmans
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Spencer.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Spencer is 82/100 - which is 5% lower than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B-
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crime B

Spencer crime rates are 2,572 per 100k, which is 71% higher than West Virginia
Property Crime
2,423 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
148 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment F

The median income in Spencer is $21,139 - which is 50% lower than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$21,139
F
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Roane County Family Health Care
Doctor
Spencer/Roane Fire Department
Fire Station
Roane General Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B

Spencer home prices are $82,000 - which is 24% lower than West Virginia
Home Price
$82,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio)
C-
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schools F

The Spencer graduation rate is 67% - which is 15% lower than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
67%
F
Elementary Schools (2) F
Spencer Middle School
Spencer Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Roane County High
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ratings A+

Spencer has an overall rating of 98% from 1 reviews.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Spencer? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Washington Park
      Goff Hill Civil War Park
      Ben's Run Recreational Area
      Alvord Park
      Charles Fork Lake Recreational Area

      Entertainment

      Robey Theatre
      County Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Spencer Spirits, Inc.

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Spencer? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Spencer.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Spencer a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Roane County Family Health Care