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WV area data

Hernshaw, WV

Hernshaw, WV.

Population: 306 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$101,892
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$103,233
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$22,000
Median days on market
22 days
Sale-to-list ratio
84.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.2%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
254
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (31 mi)
Nearest airport
Island Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-143 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$852
Households with broadband internet
60.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,874
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
63

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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