Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 50 min6:02 am – 8:52 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 30 min7:39 am – 5:09 pm
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People3,888 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 40.51,691 householdsMedian household income $56,681Median home value $98,100Median rent $1,117 a month72% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $765 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.1% unemployment rate50% of adults are in the labour force, 1,510 employedMain industries: education and health care 26%, retail 13%, professional and business services 12%Average commute 23 minutes77% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher90% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 85°F, lows 66°FColdest month January: highs 43°F, lows 26°F46 in of rain a year, on about 94 dayswettest month July32 in of snow a year, on about 24 days22 days above 90°F, 90 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, London Locks station, 8 mi away; snow from Charleston Yeager Ap
Nearby landmarksCool Lake (historical)lake · 2.0 miMalden Mountainpeak · 2.7 miDupont Waste Lakelake · 2.7 miScotts Islandisland · 2.5 miJames Kay Springspring · 3.4 miMount Desertpeak · 7.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMarmet Pool Recreation Arearecreation area · 3.6 mi · 154 acresLondon Pool Recreation Arearecreation area · 7.7 miWest Virginia State Capitol Groundspark · 8.7 miSpring Hill Cemetery Park & Mary Price Ratrie Arboretumhistoric site · 9.4 mi · 174 acresKanawha Falls Parkstate recreation area · 16.9 miHawks Nest State Parkstate park · 21.8 mi · 207 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes3 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.4 on 31 Mar 201345 mi away, West VirginiaMost recent: magnitude 3.4 on 31 Mar 201345 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighKanawha County, WV, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsRiver flooding Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality77% of days had good air in 2025281 of 365 days measured84 moderate daysMedian index 39, worst day 69main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Kanawha County monitors, WV
Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription71% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWvawc-kanawha Valley Distserves 209,283 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20213 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation1,347 ft411 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalHighland Hospital6.1 miPost officeBelle Post Office2.4 miTown hallBelle Town Hall2.4 miPoliceBelle Police Department2.4 miFire stationBelle Volunteer Fire Department Station 22.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeUniversity of Charleston8.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportYeager Airport CRW10 miMajor airportJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport CMH142 miInterstateI-773.1 miUS highwayUS 603.1 miAmtrakCharleston, WV CHW10 miCoachCharleston (City Center)Barons Bus Lines11 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 25015 ZIP area.
