West Finley township, Pennsylvania
West Finley township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Finley township is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 837. The land area covers 39.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 837 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs | ±11.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 270 | ±49 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 326 | ±58 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 270 | ±49 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 | ±27 |
| Median Home Value | $225,000 | ±$50,367 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,708 | ±$10,219 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,580 | ±$9,453 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | ±10.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 133 | ±78 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 277 | ±52 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.8% | ±21.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WEST FINLEY
GUS Population: 830 (2024)
ID: 112303
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
401 BEHAM RIDGE RD, WEST ALEXANDER PA 15376-3206
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GUS Population: 210,434 (2024)
ID: 173742
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
100 W BEAU ST, STE 702, WASHINGTON PA 15301-4443
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Houston, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Martins, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellaire, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wheeling, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Wheeling, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rayland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rayland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Tiltonsville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cameron, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Cameron, WV |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wheeling University
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College | 12.0 mi away | 316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV, 26003 |
3042432000
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OHIO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 52 16TH ST., WHEELING, WV, 26003 |
(304) 232-0244
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West Liberty University
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College | 12.0 mi away | 208 University Drive, West Liberty, WV, 26074 |
3043365000
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BENWOOD-MCMECHEN
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 201 MARSHALL STREET, MCMECHEN, WV, 26040 |
(304) 232-9720
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West Virginia Northern Community College
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College | 13.4 mi away | 1704 Market St., Wheeling, WV, 26003-3699 |
3042335900
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MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 20 S. FIFTH ST., MARTINS FERRY, OH, 43935 |
(740) 633-0314
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Bethany College
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College | 13.6 mi away | 31 E Campus Dr, Bethany, WV, 26032 |
3048297000
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MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 20 S. FIFTH ST., MARTINS FERRY, OH, 43935 |
(740) 633-0314
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B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing
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College Vocational | 15.6 mi away | 800 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale, WV, 26038 |
3048433255
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BELLAIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 330 32ND STREET, BELLAIRE, OH, 43906 |
(740) 676-9421
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WHEELING, WV US, located 13.7 miles from West Finley township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.7° | 21.7° | 30.2° | 3.44" | — |
| February | 41.8° | 23.1° | 32.5° | 2.67" | — |
| March | 51.2° | 29.8° | 40.5° | 3.78" | — |
| April | 64.5° | 39.6° | 52.1° | 3.52" | — |
| May | 73.9° | 50.1° | 62.0° | 4.20" | — |
| June | 81.4° | 59.3° | 70.4° | 4.26" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 63.8° | 74.4° | 4.09" | — |
| August | 84.6° | 62.7° | 73.6° | 3.19" | — |
| September | 78.7° | 56.1° | 67.4° | 3.50" | — |
| October | 66.4° | 44.0° | 55.2° | 2.94" | — |
| November | 53.7° | 33.7° | 43.7° | 2.90" | — |
| December | 43.2° | 26.9° | 35.1° | 3.39" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Alexander CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Valley Grove village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Triadelphia town | Town | 7.3 mi | — |
| Claysville borough | Borough | 7.6 mi | — |
| Wind Ridge CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Taylorstown CDP | CDP | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212583000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.