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Handley, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
413 Population 435/sq mi density
$72,750 Median Income $25,177 per capita
$51,300 Home Value $43,877 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Handley, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,750
3% below
$25,177 per capita
Home Value
$51,300
82% below
Zillow: $43,877
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
72.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Handley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Handley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Handley residents earn a median household income of $72,750 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,177. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% 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 Handley is $51,300 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $43,877. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Handley 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

3.5% of adults in Handley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 72.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Handley 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

Population413
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,750
Per Capita$25,177
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,300
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$43,877
Housing Units152
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death14,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation966 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Handley was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% 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.