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Spencer, West Virginia

city · Roane County

At a glance

2,291
Population
$116,800
Median home value
62% below U.S. median
$738/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$37,639
Median household income
52% below U.S. median
20.6 min
Average commute
75%
Homes with broadband
16.5%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college29 mi
Nearest community college34 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates83.3%
College graduates16.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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