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Chelyan, WV

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Population
564
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
617 ft
Median Home Value
$103,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,175
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in West VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in West VirginiaNearest larger communityTeays Valley, West Virginia29 miles away · 14,151 residents.

About Chelyan

Chelyan is a census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. The 2020 census counted 681 residents. Chelyan is located on the south bank of the Kanawha River, southeast of Chesapeake. Chelyan is served by Exit 85 of the West Virginia Turnpike. Chelyan makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Chelyan is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. The community has the name of Chelyan Calvert, the child of an early postmaster.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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