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Helpful Information for Your Illinois to West Virginia Move

Moving from Illinois to West Virginia? West Virginia is located in the Appalachian region of the United States. West Virginia was part of Virginia until Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861. The delegates of the forty western counties, who opposed secession, formed their own government, West Virginia, which was granted statehood in 1863. Coal was discovered in 1742 and coal mining became a mainstay of the state's economy. Today, the state ranks second in total coal production. Other important natural resources are oil, natural gas, and hardwood forests, which cover about 75% of the state's area. Tourism contributes 4.2 billion to the state's economy making it one of the state's largest industries. West Virginia has over one million acres of state park and forest lands. The majority of West Virginia is heavily forested land, dominated by the Appalachian Mountains that cover most of the state. Principal cities include Charleston and Huntington. The population of West Virginia is 1.8 million.

West Virginia Weather

On average, there are 169 sunny days a year in West Virginia. West Virginia winters are generally mild and summers pleasantly warm. In the mountainous areas of West Virginia, winters are much colder. Summers are mild, with cool mornings. Average high temperatures in summer reach into the 70's. In winter, high temperatures average in the 30's. Annual rainfall is 40 inches per year, while in the higher elevations 55 or more inches per year are common. Annual snowfall ranges from 30 inches in the lower elevations and up to 180 inches on the western slopes of the Allegheny Mountains. Check here to find current weather conditions in West Virginia.

West Virginia Public Education

West Virginia ranks 46th (as of 2016) in the nation for student achievement test scores. West Virginia spends $11,371 dollars annually per student, just above the national average of $11,000 dollars per student. West Virginia high schools graduate 86% of their students, above the national average of 83%. The schools have a student-teacher ratio of 14 students to 1 teacher. Teacher's average annual salary is $45,400 dollars. The state school system has 280,200 students, 20,000 teachers, and 745 schools. West Virginia has 0 charter schools. The state education website can be found here: West Virginia Public Education.

West Virginia Public Colleges and Universities

West Virginia ranks 48th (as of 2016) in the nation by US News annual survey of the nation’s colleges and universities. West Virginia state funding allocates $5,542 dollars per full time student. West Virginia has 12 public colleges and universities with a four-year program awarding a Bachelor´s Degree. The state has 13 two-year colleges offering an Associate’s Degree. The state system has 72,765 full time undergraduate students, with a student-faculty ratio of 18 students to 1 professor. The four-year colleges graduate 44% of their students within 6 years. Tuition and fees for in state residents costs $7,488 dollars per year, under the national average of $9,650. Room and Board fees average an additional $10,218 dollars, well above the national average of $10,440 dollars. For additional information check here: West Virginia Public Colleges and Universities.

West Virginia Outdoor Recreation

West Virginia has 33 state parks, 9 state forests, and 2 wildlife refuges. Hiking in the state is popular with 1,028 miles of national recreational trails and hundreds more of state park trails to hike. Voted best hiking trail in West Virginia, Maryland Heights Loop. For camping, West Virginia has 30 federal campgrounds. Voted best campsite, by Travel and Leisure, Thorny Mountain Fire Tower, Seneca State Forest. For fishing, local waters offer Catfish, Trout, and Bass. Voted best fishing hole, Mason Lake. For hunting, the most commonly hunted animals include deer, black bear, turkey and fowl. Boating is also popular with the local residents. West Virginia has 49,930 registered boats. Best place for boating is Beech Fork Lake. For golfers, West Virginia has 133 golf courses to choose from. Golf Digest voted Pikewood National as best golf course in the state. For winter recreation, the state has 5 ski resorts. Check here for more information about West Virginia State Parks.

Illinois to West Virginia Auto Transport Services

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