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SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON

WELCOME TO HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA

Huntington is a city in Cabell and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, located at the confluence of the Guyandotte

River and the Ohio River. Huntington is the second largest city in West Virginia. The city is the home of Marshall University as well as

the Huntington Museum of Art; the Big Sandy Superstore Arena; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Huntington District); the Collis P.

Huntington Historical Society and Railroad Museum; Camden Park, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks; the headquarters of

the CSX Transportation-Huntington Division, the largest division in the CSX network; and the Port of Huntington Tri-State, the largest

river port in the United States.

GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON HUNTINGTON l 01

Contents

Climate and Geography 02

Cost of Living and Transportation 03

Sports and Outdoor Activities 04

Shopping and Dining 05

Schools and Education 06



GEOGRAPHY

Huntington is in the corner of West Virginia, on the border

with Ohio, on the southern bank of the Ohio River, at the

confluence with the Guyandotte River. The city lies within the

eco-region of the Western Allegheny Plateau. Most of the city

is in Cabell County, for which it is the county seat. A portion

of the city, mainly the neighborhood of Westmoreland,

is in Wayne County. Residents of Huntington are called

“Huntingtonians.” The Guyandotte River joins the Ohio River

about 5 miles east of downtown. Huntington fills the roughly

three-mile wide flood plain of the south bank of the Ohio

River for eighty square blocks and portions of the hills to the

immediate south and southeast.

CLIMATE

Because of its position in the westernmost

and lowest area of the state, the city is on

the northern limits of a humid subtropical

climate), unlike the “highlands” of West

Virginia, which are in the Allegheny

Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains.

This location gives the city a perfect four

seasons, with each season beginning around

the calendar date. Huntington is made

humid by the Ohio River, but summers are

not as hot as they are further south and

west and snowfall generally falls in moderate

amounts.

Huntington, WV Climate Graph

Low / High

Average High/Low Temperatures

January 25oF / 43oF

July 66oF / 87oF

Average Precipitation

Rain 43 in.

Snow 12 in.



TRANSPORTATION

Highways

Interstate Highways I-64

US Highways US-52, US-60

State Highways 2, 10, 39, 152, 527

Airport

Tri-State Airport (HTS)

Department of Motor Vehicles

801 Madison Avenue

Huntington, WV 25704

http://www.dmv.wv.gov

COST OF LIVING

The cost of living in Huntington is 10% lower than the West Virginia average and 18% lower than that for the entire country. The

median home price is $86,600 less than the national average and residents experience a year over year appreciation rate of 3%.

Residents of Huntington also benefit from grocery, utility, transportation, and goods and services prices that are less expensive than

the national averages.

Avg. Cost of Living

-18%Cost of Housing

-45%Health Costs

-3%

Key Metrics

% above or below national average



LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

It is both a vibrant, energetic city and a place where heritage comes alive. Sitting on the Ohio River at the point where West Virginia,

Ohio and Kentucky meet, Huntington is part of the largest inland port in the United States. The city is home to Marshall University,

one of the largest employers in town and a major contributor to the heart and soul of the community. The movie “We Are Marshall,”

starring Matthew McConaughey and Matthew Fox, depicts how the campus and the community dealt with a tragedy that involved

the Marshall football team. With four distinct seasons, there is always something fun to do - from whitewater rafting to hiking to

skiing – in and around Huntington.

OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

Parks & Trails

Harris Riverfront Park

Kinetic Park

Ritter Park

Fun on the Water

Beech Fork Lake

Barboursville Splash Park

Ohio River

Discover More

cityofhuntington.com

wv.gov

wvvisit.org



SHOPPING & DINING

Local Restaurants, Foreign Flavors

Whether you are looking for an upscale dining experience

or a causal night on the town, Huntington has it all.

The city has a local eats program called Savor Huntington,

which is an association of independent restaurants

in Huntington, WV. The number of local restaurants

and food-based businesses has grown dramatically in

recent years. Savor Huntington’s goal is to support these

businesses and encourage their growth. From fast casual

to fine dining visit a Savor Restaurant for a wide array of

delicious, local eats! Huntington restaurants offer a wide

range of cuisine including Greek, Indian, Italian, Mexican,

and Thai foods.

Something for Every Shopper

Area retail is anchored by the Huntington Mall, the largest

mall in West Virginia, and a healthy downtown retail sector

including many boutique shops along 3rd and 4th avenues.

The downtown area is once again a draw for shopping,

dining and entertainment, including Pullman Square, a

modern town square. The streets are alive with people

walking from venue to venue or taking advantage of a

newly-created bike path. Year-round, a variety of festivals

and special events draw crowds to Pullman Square, the

Big Sandy Superstore Arena and the historic Keith-Albee

Performing Arts Center.

ART & CULTURE

Huntington is home to a decent array of theaters,

museums, galleries and attractions.

Theaters:l Huntington Symphony Orchestral Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Centerl Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center

Museums & Galleries:l C. Fred Edwards Conservatoryl Birke Art Galleryl Blenko Glass Companyl Heritage Farm Museum and Villagel Huntington Museum of Art



EDUCATION IN HUNTINGTON, WV

Marshall University

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ITT Technical Institute

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Huntington Junior College

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Huntington School of Beauty Culture

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Mountwest Communityand Technical College

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Notable Colleges & Universities

Cabell County Schools

Elementary & High School

Schools

There are 28 public schools in Huntington. The

student:teacher ratio is 13:1, which is better than

the 16:1 national average.

Huntington Educational Attainment

High School Graduates or higher 80%

Bachelor’s Degree or higher 28%

Contact

2850 5th Avenue

Huntington, WV 25702

(304) 528-5000 l www.cabellschools.com

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