KenovaWest Virginia
Kenova is a city in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States, situated at the confluence of the Ohio and Big Sandy rivers. The city's name is a portmanteau of Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia (Va), owing to its location where the three states met before the creation of West Virginia.
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About Kenova
Kenova, WV is a small town located in western West Virginia, home to 2,877 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Kenova holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,180 residents per square mile.
What Makes Kenova Unique
- The only place in America named Kenova — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Kenova
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Kenova
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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kenova
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🏫 Schools in Kenova
- Buffalo Elementary School
- Buffalo Middle School
- Ceredo-Kenova Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.