Valley Head, West Virginia facts for kids
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Valley Head, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Valley Head, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.975 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.975 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,372 ft (723 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 273.8/sq mi (105.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26294
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555870 |
Valley Head is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. Valley Head is located on U.S. Route 219, 12 miles (19 km) south-southwest of Huttonsville. Valley Head has a post office with ZIP code 26294. As of the 2010 census, its population was 267.
The community was named for the nearby headwaters of the Tygart Valley River.
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Valley Head has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.
Notable people
- Country musician and Grand Ole Opry member Wilma Lee Cooper was born in Valley Head in 1921.
- Banking executive Jean Yokum was born in Valley Head in 1931.
See also
In Spanish: Valley Head (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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