Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 34, settled in 1892.
100% of households own their home in Glen Jean, above both West Virginia’s towns (68%) and U.S. towns (73%). 10% of the land in Glen Jean is conserved, above both West Virginia’s towns (2.5%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Bank of Glen Jean is on the National Register of Historic Places. Glen Jean has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2015 and 7 maps from 1913 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Glen Jean. Close and well known come first.
in town National PreserveNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve2.0M visitors a year
3 mi Park & preserveThe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
5 mi MuseumThurmond
10 mi MuseumPhillips-Sprague Mine
39 mi MuseumLost World Caverns
18 mi National Recreation AreaGauley River National Recreation Area214K visitors a yearNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve: NKS22, Public domain · The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve: Lisa Strader, CC BY 2.0 · Thurmond: Brian M. Powell (user Bitmapped on en.wikipedia), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Phillips-Sprague Mine: Coal town guy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lost World Caverns: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gauley River National Recreation Area: Wwkayaker22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
Glen Jean is unincorporated, so Fayette 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Glen Jean.
Glen Jean has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Glen Jean is 83°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | — | 11 |
| 2. New River Gorge National Preserve | — | 11 |
| 3. The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
25% of adults have diabetes in Glen Jean. Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Glen Jean. 56% of adults have high blood pressure in Glen Jean.
| Glen Jean | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 24% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 16% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 40% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 56% | 44% | 35% |
| What stands out | Glen Jean | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.5% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 26% | 30.4% |
| More adults with diabetes | 25.4% | 15.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
3 within 15 miles of the center of Glen Jean
About 0 of every 100 Glen Jean residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
Census-designated place in West Virginia, United States
Glen Jean is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States, near Oak Hill. As of the 2020 census, its population was 90 (down from 210 at the 2010 census).
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Glen Jean has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
