Meadow Bridge WV Post Office 2022, 2022
Meadow Bridge’s story
107 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1919Meadow Bridge is settled
Meadow BridgeWV
A town of 307, settled in 1919.
Photo: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
307
2025 Census estimate · −6.4% since 2020
Typical home
$143K
+6.2% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
43.7
years
Jobs based here
4
A commuter town
Is Meadow Bridge a good place to live?
Among 62 West Virginia towns, just 1 have a lower July high than Meadow Bridge. Meadow Bridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
307 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 16 attractions →New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Meadow Bridge. Close and well known come first.
in town National PreserveNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve2.0M visitors a year
30 mi LandmarkProject Greek Island
39 mi LakeMountain Lake
14 mi Park & preserveThe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
14 mi MuseumThurmond
22 mi MuseumLost World CavernsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: NKS22, Public domain · Project Greek Island: Z22, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mountain Lake: Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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 · Lost World Caverns: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Meadow Bridge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Meadow Bridge, and how to reach them.
PowerAppalachian Power17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Meadow Bridge water system3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Meadow Bridge’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFayette Clerk of the County CommissionFayette County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code2597625976 100%Census 2020
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 Meadow Bridge.
Work & commute
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Meadow Bridge’s workers commute out
16% of residents live below the poverty line in Meadow Bridge, where West Virginia’s towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Charleston (7%), Beckley (6%) and Rainelle (5%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
0%work in town
| Meadow Bridge | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Meadow Bridge0%
Charleston7%
Beckley6%
Rainelle5%
Fayetteville5%
29 mi
median commute distance
4
jobs based in Meadow Bridge
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word of God Christian Academy PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades 2–8 | Grades 2–8 | 10 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Meadow Bridge
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities. Since 2010, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Meadow Bridge.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingLightning
2
paid flood claims since 2010
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Meadow Bridge has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Meadow Bridge has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to 22° and about 56 inches of snow falls in a winter.
56″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring40–62°
Summer58–79°
Fall42–63°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
The typical home in Meadow Bridge is valued at about $143K
The typical Meadow Bridge home is worth about $143,000, up 6.2% in a year, 19% below the West Virginia typical home. At $663 a month, Meadow Bridge’s median rent is against $878 a month in West Virginia’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. 84% of Meadow Bridge households own their home.
$143KZillow home value
| Meadow Bridge | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $663 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Meadow Bridge$143K
West Virginia$177K
+6.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
More of Meadow Bridge’s adults report frequent physical distress than in the typical West Virginia or U.S. town
21% of adults report frequent physical distress in Meadow Bridge. Only 3 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Meadow Bridge. 24% of adults report frequent mental distress in Meadow Bridge.
| Meadow Bridge | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 40% | 36% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
0 better17 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Meadow Bridge | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 14.4% | 10.6% |
| More smokers | 25.8% | 19.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.9% | 19.5% |
Summers County ARH Hospital
13.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Meadow Bridge
17pages on Meadow Bridge
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Meadow Bridge; the nearest are
New River Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Beaver16.6 mi$5,156 in-state tuitionWest Virginia University Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Beckley18.9 mi$8,424 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Meadow Bridge residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Meadow Bridge for work
Where Meadow Bridge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4jobs based in Meadow Bridge
0%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Meadow Bridge
Town in West Virginia, United States
Meadow Bridge is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 324 at the 2020 census. The first settler of the area was John Gwin, closely followed by Dan Griffin. The community took its name from a nearby bridge over Meadow Creek.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,431 ft
- ZIP code
- 25976
- Area code
- 304
Questions about Meadow Bridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Meadow Bridge, WV a good place to live?
Meadow Bridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.