Sandyville, West Virginia

Sandyville is an unincorporated community in north central Jackson County, West Virginia, United States. It lies close to the left fork of Sandy Creek, nestled in the hills between Ravenswood and Ripley.[1] It has a population of 1,721 and an average household income of $41,122.[2]

Sandyville, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Sandyville is located in West Virginia
Sandyville
Sandyville
Sandyville is located in the United States
Sandyville
Sandyville
Coordinates: 38°54′21″N 81°39′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyJackson
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
25275

The community was named after nearby Sandy Creek.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sandyville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

References
  1. Sandyville, West Virginia (25275) Conditions & Forecast : Weather Underground
  2. Sandyville Schools
  3. Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 554.
  4. Climate Summary for Sandyville, West Virginia


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