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Flatwoods, West Virginia

town · Braxton County (primary) , Jackson County

At a glance

319
Population
$145,800
Median home value
52% below U.S. median
$728/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$53,625
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
26.3 min
Average commute
81.4%
Homes with broadband
11.9%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college44 mi
Nearest technical college30 mi
High school graduates96.7%
College graduates9.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Jackson County Development Authority
The Jackson County Development Authority is the lead economic development agency in Jackson County, West Virginia, supporting business attraction, retention, expansion, and financing; it coordinates state programs and incentives for companies looking to grow or locate in the county.
region Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council
The MOVRC is a governmental planning and development agency serving eight counties in west-central West Virginia, focused on community development and strengthening economic growth in the Mid-Ohio Valley. It collaborates with local governments to identify funding for infrastructure projects and supports programs that improve the lives of seniors.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP's Economic Development page presents site selection services and energy solutions to help businesses locate facilities within its 11-state service area, with a focus on supporting growth.
state Little Kanawha Area Development Corp
The LKADC is a lead economic and community development non-profit serving Calhoun and Wirt Counties in West Virginia.
state New River Gorge Regional Eco Dev Auth
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority initiates, facilitates, and support the community and economic development efforts in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, serving Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
state West Virginia Development Office
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening our communities and expanding the state's economy to create more and better jobs.
state West Virginia Economic Development Council
The West Virginia Economic Development Council brings economic development professionals and organizations from around the state to share and collaborate on programs and issues, and promotes activities to retain, expand, and attract business in West Virginia. It states that it is the only professional organization in the state with the sole function of promoting economic development and serving economic development professionals across West Virginia.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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