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Cost of Living in Kimberly, WV

Population: 260 | West Virginia

96
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Kimberly is 4% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
90
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Kimberly, WV: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 96, Kimberly, WV is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 23% above the West Virginia state average of 73. Kimberly is a small community of 260 residents.

The median household income in Kimberly is $12,566, which is 83% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Kimberly. The area sees an average annual temperature of 56.2°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 37°F. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches spread over roughly 151 days.

Everyday prices in the Beckley, WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$12,566
vs US Median ($75,149)
-83%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$901/mo

Everyday Prices in Kimberly

BLS Average Prices for the Beckley, WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.92
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🥚
$2.38
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-5% vs US
🥛
$3.84
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🍞
$1.76
Bread (white)
per lb
-5% vs US
🍗
$3.95
Chicken breast
per lb
-5% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-13% vs US

Climate in Kimberly

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

56.2°F
Avg Temperature
46.2"
Rainfall / Year
151d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 44 48 57 69 76 83 86 85 80 69 57 48
Avg °F 35 38 46 57 65 72 76 75 68 57 46 39
Low °F 26 29 35 45 53 62 66 64 57 45 36 30
Rain" 3.3 3.4 4.1 3.6 4.9 4.7 5.4 3.8 3.5 2.9 3.2 3.6

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