Crooked Creek, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crooked Creek, West Virginia
|
|
|---|---|
 Crooked Creek, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Crooked Creek, West Virginia
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25639 (Peach Creek)
|
| GNIS ID | 1554226 |
| FIPS code | 54-19060 |
Crooked Creek is a small community in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. Crooked Creek was first recognized as a CDP for the 2020 census.
Where is Crooked Creek?
Crooked Creek is located in the middle part of Logan County. It sits in a valley, which is a low area between hills or mountains. A creek, also named Crooked Creek, flows through this valley. This creek eventually joins the Guyandotte River.
The community of Crooked Creek is next to another community called Peach Creek to its south. Peach Creek also has its own creek flowing through its valley. Crooked Creek is about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Logan, which is the main town and county seat of Logan County.
Size of the Area
The U.S. Census Bureau has measured the size of the Crooked Creek CDP. It covers an area of about 1.5 square kilometers (0.6 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
