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A town of 291, settled in 1950.
No town among the 62 in West Virginia we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Mitchell Heights. Mitchell Heights 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.
Census counts: 185 in 1950, a peak of 524 in 1970, 314 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1913 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mitchell Heights, and how to reach them.
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 Mitchell Heights.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mitchell Heights.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Mitchell Heights for work: only 0% work in town. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line in Mitchell Heights, against 16% in West Virginia’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Mitchell Heights fell to 29 in 2023, 33 fewer than in 2013.
| Mitchell Heights | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
People 65 and older are 32% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 32% of residents (38% statewide). At 47.4 years, Mitchell Heights’ median age is where West Virginia’s towns sit at 42.2 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Mitchell Heights has lost 6.4% of its people since 2020, down to 291 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Mitchell Heights | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 years | 42.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 29% | 29% |
58% women, 42% men
About 72 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±6.4 points). Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Mitchell Heights | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.4% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.6% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.8% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.9% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.3% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.3% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17.4% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.7% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 15.8% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.6% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.2% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.5% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.2% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Mitchell Heights has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Only 5 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher July high than Mitchell Heights.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Mitchell Heights beats the West Virginia average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 47% of Mitchell Heights adults have high blood pressure. Among 62 West Virginia towns, just 5 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Mitchell Heights.
| Mitchell Heights | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 44% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 31% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Mitchell Heights | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.4% | 66.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.9% | 79.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.2% | 9.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Mitchell Heights home is worth about $192,000, up 7.7% in a year, 9% above the West Virginia typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chief Logan State Park | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Mitchell Heights
About 1 of every 100 Mitchell Heights residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
Where Mitchell Heights’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in West Virginia, United States
Mitchell Heights is a town in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 315 at the 2020 census. The town was named for an early farm on which it was established.
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Mitchell Heights has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.