Hico, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
97
Population
19/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hico, WV
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
61.1%
81% above
61.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
How Hico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
181%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hico a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
61.1% of adults in Hico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% above the national average). 61.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hico has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population97
Median Age15.7 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female14% / 86%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$11,761
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership38.9%
Zillow$131,421
Housing Units125
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,973/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation2,053 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+61.1%
High School+61.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband61.1%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hico was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.