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Census-designated place in West Virginia, United States
Hico, West Virginia
Census-designated place (CDP)
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Coordinates: 38°07′02″N 81°00′20″W / 38.11722°N 81.00556°W / 38.11722; -81.00556
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
Area
 • Total5.020 sq mi (13.00 km)
 • Land5.010 sq mi (12.98 km)
 • Water0.010 sq mi (0.03 km)
Elevation2,142 ft (653 m)
Population
 • Total272
 • Density54/sq mi (21/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code25854
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1554698

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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 272.

Some say 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).

On April 2, 2024; an EF2 tornado caused significant damage just to the south of Hico.

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.

References

  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hico, West Virginia
  4. ZIP Code Lookup
  5. 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.
  6. "Storm Events Database - Event Details | National Centers for Environmental Information".
  7. Climate Summary for Hico, West Virginia
Municipalities and communities of Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Fayetteville
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