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Handley, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 213 (69% urban, 31% rural).
Population change since 2000: -41.2%
 
Males: 138  (64.8%)
Females: 75  (35.2%)
Median resident age:

38.1 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 25102, 25156.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,598 (it was $21,429 in 2000)
Handley:

$63,598
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,787 (it was $11,556 in 2000)

Handley town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-688,516,259 (it was $31,300 in 2000)
Handley:  $-688,516,259
WV:  $155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $41,745; detached houses: $45,915; mobile homes: $12,035
March 2022 cost of living index in Handley: -29809.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.4%

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  • Races in Handley, WV (2022)
    • 39197.5%White alone
    • 51.2%Black alone

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Handley, West Virginia as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Handley is 116 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.99
West Virginia average:

2.03
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Ancestries: American (52.3%), English (35.6%), French (2.7%), Polish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 11/1972

Elevation: 650 feet

Land area: 0.95 square miles.

Population density: 224 people per square mile   (very low).

Handley, West Virginia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Handley town:

0.8% ($239)
West Virginia:

0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (18.5 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Columbus, OH (152.3 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (356.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Pratt, WV (1.4 miles ),
Montgomery, WV (1.4 miles ),
Smithers, WV (1.8 miles ),
Glasgow, WV (1.9 miles ),
Cedar Grove, WV (2.1 miles ),
East Bank, WV (2.2 miles ),
Boomer, WV (2.2 miles ),
Kimberly, WV (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 38.19 N, Longitude: 81.36 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Handley, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Handley, WV in 2022
Handley satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +42 (+13.1%).
Most common industries in Handley, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (24.1%)
  • Public administration (18.1%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (9.5%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (17.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.2%)
  • Construction (10.9%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (32.7%)
  • Public administration (28.8%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Utilities (5.8%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Handley, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (12.1%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (9.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Religious workers (3.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (17.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Religious workers (6.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (26.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Other financial specialists (5.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.8%)

Average climate in Handley, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Handley, West Virginia average temperatures Handley, West Virginia average precipitation Handley, West Virginia humidity Handley, West Virginia wind speed Handley, West Virginia snowfall Handley, West Virginia sunshine Handley, West Virginia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 54.5. This is better than average.

City:

54.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.193. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.193
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.596. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.596
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 21.7. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 11.1. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.21. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.21
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 0.00387. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00387
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Handley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 187.7 miles away from Handley center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 140.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 119.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 234.3 miles away from Handley center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 74.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 136.8 miles away from Handley center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kanawha County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Landslides: 8, Winter Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Mudslides: 3, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Handley topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Handley:

  • MONTGOMERY GEN. ELDERLY CARE (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; MONTGOMERY, WV)
  • HIGHLAND HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; CHARLESTON, WV)
  • HEARTLAND OF CHARLESTON (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CHARLESTON, WV)

Amtrak stations near Handley:

  • 3 miles: MONTGOMERY (WASHINGTON ST. & 3RD AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: CHARLESTON (350 MCCORKLE AVE. SE) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Handley:

  • West Virginia State University (about 26 miles; Institute, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,133)
  • New River Community and Technical College (about 29 miles; Beckley, WV; FT enrollment: 2,234)
  • Concord University (about 57 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)
  • Marshall University (about 61 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 72 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 73 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • New River Community College (about 84 miles; Dublin, VA; FT enrollment: 3,007)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Handley Community Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Kanawha County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Handley:

Marital status in Handley, WV
  • Never married: 56.3%
  • Now married: 35.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 0.3%

For population 25 years and over in Handley:

  • High school or higher: 73.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 13.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Handley, WV (based on Kanawha County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant31,202219
Mainline Protestant27,583114
Catholic7,33111
Black Protestant3,11412
Other2,02010
Orthodox1,1362
None120,677-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 47
Here:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Kanawha County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 10
Kanawha County:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 98
This county:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 132
Kanawha County:

6.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.1%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Kanawha County:

29.6%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.0%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Handley:

51.2%
West Virginia:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.8%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
Handley:

30.5
West Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

15.4%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Handley:

19.2%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Handley:

6.5
West Virginia:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

45.4%
West Virginia:

34.8%

General health condition:
Handley:

52.7%
State:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Handley:

79.4%
West Virginia:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Handley, WV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,860$34,3203$886
Totals for Government 1$2,860$34,3203$886

Handley government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $87,000 ($408.45)
    Police Protection: $45,000 ($211.27)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($61.03)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($56.34)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($32.86)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($18.78)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $3,000 ($14.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($9.39)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($4.69)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($4.69)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($56.34)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $23,000 ($107.98)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($9.39)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($9.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $54,000 ($253.52)

Handley government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $110,000 ($516.43)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $3,000 ($14.08)
    Other: $1,000 ($4.69)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $21,000 ($98.59)
    Fines and Forfeits: $6,000 ($28.17)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($4.69)
  • Tax - Property: $44,000 ($206.57)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $37,000 ($173.71)
    Public Utilities Sales: $14,000 ($65.73)
    Other License: $4,000 ($18.78)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $1,000 ($4.69)

Handley government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $540,000 ($2535.21)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $510,000 ($2394.37)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $30,000 ($140.85)

Handley government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $131,000 ($615.02)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $41,000 ($192.49)

Strongest AM radio stations in Handley:

  • WMON (1340 AM; 1 kW; MONTGOMERY, WV; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCHS (580 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WVTS (950 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSCW (1410 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WYKM (1250 AM; 5 kW; RUPERT, WV; Owner: MT. STATE B. CO., INC.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Handley:

  • WKVW (93.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKAZ (107.3 FM; MIAMI, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WXAF (90.9 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WAXS (94.1 FM; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: PLATEAU BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVPN (88.5 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WKWS (96.1 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WVPB (91.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVAF (99.9 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WRVZ (98.7 FM; POCATALICO, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMTD-FM (102.3 FM; HINTON, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTNJ (105.9 FM; MOUNT HOPE, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVSR-FM (102.7 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WZJO (94.5 FM; DUNBAR, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC)
  • WQBE-FM (97.5 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJLS-FM (99.5 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WMLJ (90.5 FM; SUMMERSVILLE, WV; Owner: GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH)

TV broadcast stations around Handley:

  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WOAY-TV (Channel 4; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: THOMAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLPX-TV (Channel 29; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: PAXSON CHARLESTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.3mTotal length
  • $750,000Total costs
  • 3,751Total average daily traffic
  • 213Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,231Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 8/10 Mi E Of Rts 61 & 4 (Lat: 38.191778 Lon: -81.360944), Call Sign: KNCE479,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.145 MHz, 155.745 MHz, Grant Date: 09/12/2023, Expiration Date: 11/14/2033, Registrant: Metro 911 Kanawha County Emergency Operations Center, 200 Peyton Way, Charleston, WV 25309-8627, Phone: (304) 746-7911, Fax: (304) 746-7914, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA8QLJ, Grant Date: 07/18/1989, Expiration Date: 07/18/1999, Cancellation Date: 07/19/2001, Registrant: Kenneth W Cottrell, Handley, WV 25102


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$33,450
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0121.00

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 22 took place in 2006, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Handley, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (78.6%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (7.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Handley, WV
    • 10378.6%Structure Fires
    • 107.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 96.9%Outside Fires
    • 96.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Handley, WV
Most common first names in Handley, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary978.2 years
John680.0 years
Robert669.3 years
James456.8 years
Kenneth461.8 years
Gladys374.3 years
George382.7 years
Pearl368.3 years
Frances273.5 years
Effie276.5 years
Most common last names in Handley, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Goodyear490.5 years
Baldwin475.2 years
Johnson466.0 years
Adkins380.3 years
Edwards365.3 years
Brown368.0 years
Lewis368.6 years
Lowe377.0 years
Matics370.0 years
Cottrell374.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Handley, WV
  • 77.5%Utility gas
  • 22.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Handley, WV
  • 100.0%Electricity


Handley compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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