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Kimberly, WV
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Population
357
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
400
ZIP codes
0
Kimberly and its ZIP codes
Kimberly at a glance
- Kimberly is about 5.4 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Kimberly, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Kimberly.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,379
10,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $8,168 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kimberly, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kimberly, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
25.2%
U.S. 12.8% +12.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Kimberly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount CarbonCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0.1 |
| BoomerCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.1 |
| SmithersCity | 2.3 mi | 1.4 |
| MontgomeryCity | 2.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Falls ViewCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Deep WaterCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Charlton HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| PowelltonCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Glen FerrisCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| HandleyTown | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| Gauley BridgeTown | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| HollygroveCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| PageCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| PrattTown | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.7 |
| HansfordCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kimberly, WV in?
- Kimberly is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Kimberly, WV?
- About 357 people live in Kimberly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kimberly?
- Nearby places include Mount Carbon (0.5 mi), Boomer (1.2 mi), Smithers (2.3 mi), Montgomery (2.4 mi), Falls View (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023