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Elkview, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
800 Population 476/sq mi density
$71,908 Median Income $41,274 per capita
$160,600 Home Value $179,352 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
1,227 Violent Crime/100K 6,561 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,908 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,227 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Elkview (24)

Babcock State Park
State Park
4,062 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beech Fork State Park
State Park
16 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
State Park
503 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bluestone Lake State Park
State Park
223 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River
The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachians. Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatchin...
Weather: Summer: Temperatures range from low to mid 60's at night to middle to upper 80's during the daytime hours. Winter: Temperatures average from the mid 20's to the mid 40's. Snowfall ...
Bluestone State Park
State Park
324 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Camp Creek State Park
State Park
559 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
State Park
290 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cedar Creek State Park
State Park
2,507 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chief Logan State Park
State Park
3,318 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Forked Run State Park
State Park
848 acres. Closed
Entrance: $0
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in th...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Paddling, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the ...
Hawks Nest State Park
State Park
207 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Howes State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Hope State Park
State Park
2,622 acres. Closed
Entrance: $0
Little Beaver State Park
State Park
552 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, G...
Weather: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the ...
North Bend State Park
State Park
2,765 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ohio River Forked Run State Park
State Park
15 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Panther State Forest
State Park
32 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pipestem Resort State Park
State Park
4,205 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stonewall Resort State Park
State Park
1,843 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Twin Falls Resort State Park
State Park
3,744 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0