Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 51 min6:03 am – 8:53 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 29 min7:40 am – 5:09 pm
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People4,708 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.11,954 householdsMedian household income $43,063Median home value $91,400Median rent $807 a month65% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $671 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting7.1% unemployment rate58% of adults are in the labour force, 2,067 employedMain industries: education and health care 34%, retail 23%, finance, insurance and real estate 13%Average commute 16 minutes62% drive alone, 14% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 7% walk or cycle, 15% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher84% finished high school, 3% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
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 home89% of households have a broadband subscription62% have cable, fibre or DSL23% rely on a mobile data plan alone8% 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 serving the town
