At a Glance
Median Income
$65,469
$42,926 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
Zillow: $143,877
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
20.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kanawha a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,469
Per Capita$42,926
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$143,877
Housing Units120
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,836/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation621 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kanawha was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.