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Belle, WV
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Population
1,611
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,334
ZIP codes
0
Belle and its ZIP codes
Belle at a glance
- Belle is about 32 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,031 a year, 29% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,100 (34% below West Virginia) and median rent is $891 a month.
Local data for Belle, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belle, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,031
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$107,100
Median rent
$891/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (201), Irish Americans (152), Scottish Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kanawha County. PPP loans are for Belle.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,239
95,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $11,279 per person
How people get to work
Belle, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belle, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,149
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,159
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belle, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Belle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChesapeakeTown | 0.9 mi | 0.5 |
| MarmetCity | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Dupont CityCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| RandCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| ChelyanCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| ShrewsburyCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| MaldenCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| East BankTown | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Coal ForkCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Cedar GroveTown | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| GlasgowTown | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HansfordCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| ComfortCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| PrattTown | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| HollygroveCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CharlestonCity | 9 mi | 31.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belle, WV in?
- Belle is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Belle, WV?
- About 1,611 people live in Belle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belle?
- Nearby places include Chesapeake (0.9 mi), Marmet (1.9 mi), Dupont City (2.5 mi), Rand (3.5 mi), Chelyan (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023