ChaunceyWV
Settled in 1913, this town now has 198 residents.
Is Chauncey a good place to live?
Chauncey’s median age is 59.3 years, against 42.2 years in West Virginia’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. No town among the 62 in West Virginia we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Chauncey. Chauncey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
198 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Chauncey: who provides what
Chauncey is unincorporated, so Logan County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chauncey.
The schools Chauncey’s kids attend
Its two schools are below. Enrollment at Chauncey’s public school: 142 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 142 | B− |
| Beth Haven Christian School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 101 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
In Chauncey, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical West Virginia or U.S. town
91% of Chauncey’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2025. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Chauncey has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The median commute is under 12 miles. The top destinations are Logan (15%), Charleston (7%) and Man (6%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The climate in Chauncey brings four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 15 inches of snow, with January nights at 26° and July afternoons at 85°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Chauncey stands out in West Virginia and nationally, with more of its adults who have been diagnosed with depression
For adults in Chauncey, the share who have high blood pressure is 47%. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Chauncey is ahead of West Virginia on 1 and behind on 3. In Chauncey, nearly a fifth of adults report frequent physical distress, and 22% smoke cigarettes.
| Chauncey | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 31% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 44% | 35% |
| What stands out | Chauncey | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.1% | 66.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27% | 19.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Open space protected for good: 0.2% of Chauncey
Chauncey has one park or preserve, 1 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tomblin Wildlife Management Area | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Chauncey
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Chauncey
About 0 of every 100 Chauncey residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
100% of working residents leave Chauncey for work
Where Chauncey’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Chauncey
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chauncey, WV a good place to live?
Chauncey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.