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Bolt, WV

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Population
195
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,986 ft

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OverallBest places in West VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in West VirginiaNearest larger communityTeays Valley, West Virginia55 miles away · 14,151 residents.

About Bolt

Bolt is a census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Bolt is located on West Virginia Route 99, 12 miles west of Beckley. A post office called Bolt has been in operation since 1902. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Bolt, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Bolt, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. George Washington Bolt, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+98.8rating

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