Cost of Living in Kimberly, WV
Population: 260 | West Virginia
Kimberly is 4% less expensive than the national average.
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
Climate in Kimberly
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| 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 |