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Kingwood, WV

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Population
2,937
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,810 ft
Median Home Value
$162,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$664/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,154
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Kingwood

Kingwood serves as the welcoming county seat of Preston County, perched in the Allegheny Mountains just above the Cheat River. It offers a classic small-town feel with historic homes, quiet neighborhoods, and scenic mountain views in every direction. Families benefit from having the area's schools clustered right in town, while outdoor enthusiasts enjoy quick access to nearby hiking, fishing, and whitewater rafting. Every September, the town hosts the Preston County Buckwheat Festival, a beloved tradition since 1938 that fills the streets with parades, carnival rides, and fresh buckwheat cakes. It is a comfortable, close-knit mountain community with everyday conveniences and genuine Appalachian charm.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.7rating

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