West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Kenova is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,977. Residents earn $53,438 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kenova receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kenova offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kenova is $53,438, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Kenova is $98,700, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Kenova is below the national average at 193 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,609 per 100,000, 84% above the national average.
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Kenova enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 6.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,438 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,776 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,553 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,796 |
| County GDP | $3,758M |
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Healthcare | 156 |
| Retail | 223 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,902 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.95% |
| Commute Time | 6.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $98,700 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $133,213 |
| Median List Price | $154,450 |
| Median List Price | $154,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $81 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,902 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.95% |
| Obesity | 45.3% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.8% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% |
| Depression | 34.5% |
| Mental Distress | 25.3% |
| Physical Distress | 18.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,628/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 156 |
| Total Violent | 193.4/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 64.5/100K |
| Robbery | 32.2/100K |
| Assault | 96.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,609.4/100K |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 257.8/100K |
| Theft | 3,222.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 128.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4022°N, 82.5821°W |
| County FIPS | 21019 |
Winner: Republican by 38.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,255/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 156 |
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Retail Stores | 223 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 6.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |