At a Glance
Median Income
$53,438
$47,776 per capita
Home Value
$98,700
Zillow: $133,213
Median Rent
$780/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
3,609/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
24.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Kenova Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenova's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenova a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenova residents earn a median household income of $53,438 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,776. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenova is $98,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,213. Median rent is $780/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Kenova reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,609/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Kenova hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenova has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,977
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density2,255/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,438
Per Capita$47,776
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,700
Rent$780
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$133,213
Housing Units1,485
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property3,609/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary258/100K
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation545 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute7 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kenova was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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