Country United States ZIP code 25854 Elevation 653 m Population 272 (2010) | Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) Area code(s) 304 & 681 Area 13 km² Local time Friday 9:21 PM | |
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Weather -1°C, Wind NW at 19 km/h, 43% Humidity | ||
Hico is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Hico is located at the junction of U.S. Route 19 and U.S. Route 60 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Fayetteville. Hico has a post office with ZIP code 25854. As of the 2010 census, its population was 272.
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Map of Hico, WV, USA
Some say the community was named after a variety of tobacco called hico, while others believe the name is a transfer from Hyco, Virginia (an extinct town).
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hico has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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Hico, West Virginia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA