Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 93 —
7% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing10% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes18% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost18% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: West Virginia is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates84.5%
College graduates30.3%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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