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Kanawha, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wood County County
Kanawha, WV
At a Glance
How Kanawha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kanawha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kanawha a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kanawha residents earn a median household income of $65,469 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,926. 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 2,634 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kanawha is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,877. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Kanawha reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Kanawha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kanawha has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.