Hico, West Virginia facts for kids
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Hico, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Hico, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Hico, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.020 sq mi (13.00 km2) |
| • Land | 5.010 sq mi (12.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.010 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 272 |
| • Density | 54.18/sq mi (20.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25854
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554698 |
Hico is a small community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for gathering population data.
Hico is located where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 19 and U.S. Route 60. It is about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Fayetteville. Hico has its own post office with the ZIP code 25854. In 2010, the population of Hico was 272 people.
People have different ideas about how Hico got its name. Some believe it was named after a type of tobacco called "hico." Others think the name came from an old town in Virginia called Hyco.
What is the Climate Like in Hico?
Hico experiences a climate with warm, wet summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa." This system helps scientists classify climates around the world.
