Boaz, West Virginia facts for kids
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Boaz, West Virginia
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Location of Boaz, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km2) |
| • Land | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,321 |
| • Density | 294/sq mi (112.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-08836 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389222 |
Boaz is a small community in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area used for gathering census data. Boaz is part of the larger Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,321 people lived in Boaz.
The community got its name in 1878. The United States Post Office Department chose "Boaz" from three names suggested by a local resident named William Johnson. The other names he suggested were "Johnson" and "Ruth."
Geography of Boaz
Boaz is located right along the Ohio River. This river forms a natural border for the area.
According to official measurements, Boaz covers about 4.5 square miles (11.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers), is water.
Boaz is bordered to the north by Williamstown, West Virginia, along WV Route 14. It is also located about 9 miles north of the city of Parkersburg, West Virginia.
There are several old Indian mounds in Boaz. These mounds have been protected by the people living in Boaz since they were first found in 1895.
People Living in Boaz
In 2020, there were 1,321 people living in Boaz. This was a small increase from the 1,297 people counted in the 2010 census. There were 581 households in Boaz in 2020.
The average income for households in Boaz was about $77,750. Also, about 23.5% of the adults living in Boaz had earned a college degree or higher.
Climate in Boaz
The weather in Boaz is known as a Humid subtropical climate. This means the area usually has warm temperatures and rain that is spread out fairly evenly throughout the year.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3 (37) |
5 (41) |
12 (53) |
18 (64) |
23 (73) |
27 (80) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
24 (75) |
18 (64) |
12 (53) |
6 (42) |
17 (62) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −5 (23) |
−4 (24) |
0 (32) |
5 (41) |
10 (50) |
15 (59) |
18 (64) |
17 (62) |
13 (55) |
6 (42) |
2 (35) |
−2 (28) |
6 (42) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 66 (2.6) |
64 (2.5) |
100 (4.1) |
86 (3.4) |
97 (3.8) |
97 (3.8) |
110 (4.2) |
110 (4.3) |
81 (3.2) |
74 (2.9) |
84 (3.3) |
81 (3.2) |
1,050 (41.3) |
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See also
In Spanish: Boaz (Virginia Occidental) para niños
