Belle, West Virginia
Quick Statistics
Belle is a community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to about 1,611 people spread across 0.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,853 a year, and a typical home is worth about $107,100. About 30.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 28 percent over the past decade.
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Among the West Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Belle ranks number 92 of 429 in population, number 53 in median household income, number 185 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Belle typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 26°F. The area sees roughly 32 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chesapeake, WV | 0.9 mi. | 1,702 |
| 2. | Marmet, WV | 2.2 mi. | 1,524 |
| 3. | Rand, WV | 3.6 mi. | 1,064 |
| 4. | Chelyan, WV | 3.6 mi. | 564 |
| 5. | Shrewsbury, WV | 4.2 mi. | 310 |
| 6. | East Bank, WV | 5.2 mi. | 850 |
| 7. | Cedar Grove, WV | 5.4 mi. | 489 |
| 8. | Coal Fork, WV | 6.4 mi. | 1,423 |
What is the population of Belle, West Virginia?
Belle has a population of about 1,611 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Belle, West Virginia in?
Belle is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the median home value in Belle, West Virginia?
The median home value in Belle is about $107,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Belle, West Virginia?
The median personal income in Belle is about $42,853 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Belle, West Virginia?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded in Kanawha County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Belle, West Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 26 degrees, with around 32 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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