Hico, West Virginia
Hico, West Virginia | |
|---|---|
Census-designated place (CDP) | |
  Hico Location within West Virginia  Hico Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 38°07′02″N 81°00′20″W / 38.11722°N 81.00556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.020 sq mi (13.00 km2) |
| • Land | 5.010 sq mi (12.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.010 sq mi (0.026 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 239 |
| • Density | 47.7/sq mi (18.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 25854 |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554698[2] |
Hico is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Hico is located at the junction of U.S. routes 19 and 60, 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Fayetteville. Hico has a post office with ZIP code 25854.[3] As of the 2020 census, its population was 239 (down from 272 at the 2010 census).[4][5]
Some believe that the community was named after a variety of tobacco called hico, while others believe the name is a transfer from Hyco, Virginia (an extinct town).[6]
On April 2, 2024, an EF2 tornado caused significant damage just to the south of Hico.[7]
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, Hico has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
References
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hico, West Virginia
- ↑ ZIP Code Lookup
- ↑ "Census Bureau profile: Hico CDP, West Virginia". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ↑ 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. 307.
- ↑ "Storm Events Database - Event Details | National Centers for Environmental Information".
- ↑ Climate Summary for Hico, West Virginia
