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Elkview
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Elkview is a quiet, close-knit community just north of Charleston, West Virginia, offering a relaxing rural atmosphere with easy access to Kanawha Valley's outdoor activities. The town features friendly locals, scenic landscapes, and is a gateway for exploring Appalachia's lesser-known treasures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.44°, -81.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$1,970
Local Cost
$1,158
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-19.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1182 mm
Internet Speed
233 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CRW
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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