Kermit West Virginia Map

About Kermit, West Virginia

Kermit is a locality in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 153. The population density is 192.0 people per km². Kermit is located at 37.8437°N, 82.4093°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25674.

Kermit lies cradled within the deep folds of Mingo County, where the hills rise steeply, their flanks a tapestry of green in summer and fiery hues come autumn. It lies 39.8 miles south of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 177°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-south-east of Inez. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Roads wind like ribbons thrown carelessly across the terrain, following the contours of valleys and climbing towards ridges that offer glimpses of a sky often softened by a haze of moisture. The Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River, a vital artery, flows with a steady, unhurried current, its banks fringed with trees that lean in as if to whisper secrets to the water. The story of Kermit is inextricably bound to the extraction of coal, a history etched into the very landscape through the abandoned mines and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, this industry shaped the economy, drawing families to its rugged embrace and forging a resilient, close-knit community. While the boom times may have passed, the echoes of that era remain, a quiet testament to the hard work and determination that built Kermit. Today, the focus shifts, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds the settlement, offering a different kind of wealth in its clean air and the quietude of its mountain setting.

About This Kermit Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kermit, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.843707, -82.409313. 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 Kermit and Mingo County.

Detailed location data for Kermit includes the ZIP code (25674), telephone area code (304), county seat of Mingo County (Williamson), and school district assignment (Mingo 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 Kermit is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.