Hico, West Virginia

Hico is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Hico is located at the junction of U.S. Route 19 and U.S. Route 60 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Fayetteville. Hico has a post office with ZIP code 25854.[4] As of the 2010 census, its population was 272.[2]

Hico, West Virginia
Hico
Hico
Coordinates: 38°07′02″N 81°00′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
Area
  Total5.020 sq mi (13.00 km2)
  Land5.010 sq mi (12.98 km2)
  Water0.010 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
2,142 ft (653 m)
Population
  Total272
  Density54/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
25854
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1554698[3]

Some say the community was named after a variety of tobacco called hico, while others believe the name is a transfer from Hyco, Virginia (an extinct town).[5]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hico has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

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