Homefactsby IDLookupNew search

Neighborhood report

Kenova, WV

Founded 1859Wayne CountyElev. 170 m
Population
2,977
Median home
$98,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Kenova

Kenova is home to roughly 2,977 residents. Kenova was founded in 1859 and sits in Wayne County. The median age is 51.9 and the median household income is $53,438. Homes carry a median value of $98,700, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.9%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 7 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Look up anyone in Kenova, WV
Search Kenova residents by name — addresses, phone numbers, relatives, criminal & public records.
Search people →

Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,977
Median age
51.9
Median household income
$53,438
Per-capita income
$47,776
Poverty rate
10.4%
High-school grad or higher
93.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
Unemployment
1.2%
Avg. commute
6.7 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Black4.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.8%
Service35%
Sales & office21.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.3%
Production, transportation & material moving1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$98,700
Median gross rent
$780/mo
Owner-occupied
52.3%
Median year built
1956
Households
1,460
Avg. household size
2.04

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Kenova has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading0%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
CEREDO-KENOVA ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime82% below national
Kenova69
West Virginia282
United States386
↑ 109% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime63% below national
Kenova728
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↓ 50% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kenova Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kenova.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Wayne County
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kenova is in Wayne County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kenova was founded in 1859 and sits in Wayne County. Elevation ~170 m.

Map of Kenova
Kenova, WV
Where Kenova is
CharlestonHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWheelingMartinsburgKenova
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Miller, Joseph S., House
Notable people from Kenova
Michael W. SmithBobby Joe LongDon EddyKoka BoothLuther F. Carter
People searches in Kenova
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Huntington (8 mi)Barboursville (16 mi)Milton (24 mi)Hurricane (31 mi)Point Pleasant (39 mi)St. Albans (41 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Kenova, WV (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kenova, West Virginia.

Matthew J Thompson, 34
Kenova · Wayne County · 25530
James Robert Johnson, 76
Kenova · Wayne County · 25530
AKA James Johnson, James R Johnson
James R Johnson, 76
Kenova · Wayne County · 25330

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kenova — frequently asked

What is the population of Kenova, West Virginia?
Kenova has a population of about 2,977, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kenova?
The median home value in Kenova is $98,700, and the median gross rent is $780/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kenova safe? What is the crime rate?
Kenova Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 69 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kenova face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wayne County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including heat wave, ice storm, landslide.
How many schools are in Kenova?
Kenova has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kenova?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Kenova. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
Look up a person in Kenova →