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Chesapeake, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
Chesapeake, WV
At a Glance
How Chesapeake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chesapeake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chesapeake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chesapeake residents earn a median household income of $60,526 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,178. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% 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 Chesapeake is $83,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,482. Median rent is $979/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Chesapeake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,763/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Chesapeake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chesapeake has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.