Living in Wayne County, West Virginia

Wayne County is a county in West Virginia with a population of around 40,971, part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH MSA metro area. The main communities are Huntington, Kenova, Ceredo.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,363/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $126K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Wayne County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 44 and a predominantly working-class population (15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.