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Chelyan, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
252 Population 586/sq mi density
$96,250 Median Income $46,406 per capita
$75,200 Home Value $83,482 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chelyan, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,250
28% above
$46,406 per capita
Home Value
$75,200
73% below
Zillow: $83,482
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
9% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Chelyan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chelyan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chelyan a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chelyan residents earn a median household income of $96,250 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,406. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chelyan is $75,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,482. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Chelyan reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,806/100K.

Education

30.6% of adults in Chelyan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chelyan has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population252
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$46,406
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,200
Rent
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$83,482
Housing Units155
Rent Burden12.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,806/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation610 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Chelyan was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.