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Smithers, WV

Smithers, WV.

Population: 725 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, landslide, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (15 mi)
Nearest airport
Stanger To Blue Waters Ultralight Flightpark (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,949
Median annual property tax
$412
Households with broadband internet
36.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,685
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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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