Sandyville, West Virginia

Sandyville
Unincorporated community
Sandyville
Location within the state of West Virginia
Sandyville
Sandyville (the US)
Coordinates: 38°54′21″N 81°39′38″W / 38.90583°N 81.66056°W / 38.90583; -81.66056Coordinates: 38°54′21″N 81°39′38″W / 38.90583°N 81.66056°W / 38.90583; -81.66056
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Jackson
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes 25275

Sandyville is an unincorporated community in north central Jackson County, West Virginia, United States. It lies close to the left fork of Sandy Creek, nestled in the hills between Ravenswood and Ripley.[1] It has a population of 1,721 and an average household income of $41,122.[2]

The community was named after nearby Sandy Creek.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sandyville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

References

  1. Sandyville, West Virginia (25275) Conditions & Forecast : Weather Underground
  2. Sandyville Schools
  3. Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 554.
  4. Climate Summary for Sandyville, West Virginia


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