Sandyville, West Virginia facts for kids
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Sandyville, West Virginia
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 Sandyville, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Sandyville, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jackson |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25275
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Sandyville is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own city government. Sandyville is located in north central Jackson County. It is nestled in the hills. You can find it between the towns of Ravenswood and Ripley. It is also close to a branch of Sandy Creek. About 1,721 people live in Sandyville.
The community got its name from the nearby Sandy Creek. Sandyville was once home to Gilmore High School. Today, it is still the location of Gilmore Elementary School. Children from kindergarten to fifth grade attend this school.
Weather in Sandyville
Sandyville has a specific type of weather. It is called a "humid subtropical climate." This means the summers are hot and often feel sticky. Winters are usually mild, not too cold. This climate type is known as "Cfa" on climate maps.
