Hico West Virginia Map

About Hico, West Virginia

Hico is a locality in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 16. The population density is 7.5 people per km². Hico is located at 38.1173°N, 81.0057°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25938.

Hico is a place where the Appalachian Mountains begin to soften their formidable grip, yielding to a landscape of rolling hills and valleys carpeted in the deep greens of summer and the fiery hues of autumn. It lies 37.6 miles east-south-east of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 115°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-east of Fayetteville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Small creeks, clear and cool, meander through the terrain, their gentle murmurs a counterpoint to the rustle of leaves overhead. The sky above Hico often stretches wide and pale blue during the day, deepening to a bruised purple and then inky black as dusk settles, revealing a breathtaking scatter of stars undimmed by city lights. The story of Hico is inextricably linked to the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its soil, a history that shaped its very character and economy. Though the era of boom-and-bust mining has largely receded, the legacy remains in the sturdy, practical nature of its people and the enduring sense of community. Life in Hico moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the quiet dignity of everyday labor, a stark contrast to the clamor of more hurried places. The local economy, while diversifying, still bears the imprint of its industrial past, a resilience forged in the challenging, yet beautiful, terrain.

About This Hico Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hico, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.117333, -81.005655. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hico and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Hico includes the ZIP code (25854), telephone area code (304), county seat of Fayette County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Fayette County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.