Sissonville, West Virginia
Sissonville is a community of 3,593 people in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Why visit Sissonville
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Derrick's Creek Golf Course at Edgewood Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Sissonville
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About Sissonville
Sissonville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States, along the Pocatalico River. The population was 4,084 at the 2020 census (slightly up from 4,028 at the 2010 census). Sissonville is located within 14 miles of Charleston, the state capital.
From the Wikipedia article Sissonville, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Derrick's Creek Golf Course at Edgewood Country Club
Golf course · 2.7 mi
12523 County Route 32, Charleston
Restaurants and cafes3
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 2.7 mi
6400 Sissonville Drive, Charleston
Mo-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 06:00-24:00
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping1
History
Sissonville is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was named after an early settler by the name of John Sisson. History shows the first known settler north of Fort Lee (now known as Charleston) was a man named Johnson who built a log cabin near the mouth of Tuppers Creek in 1802 and later built a grist mill in the area. The community was named for John Sisson, who owned the original townsite.
The Sissonville area also includes the areas known as Cicerone, Pocatalico, Millertown, and Guthrie. There are numerous other smaller communities within these including Kanawha Two Mile, Derrick's Creek, Second Creek, Allen's Fork, and Kelly's Creek. The community runs from the city limits of Charleston on the southern end, North to the Jackson County line, East to Roane County, and West to Putnam County. The area covered by the Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department is just over 125 square miles. The fire department was founded in May 1961.
From the History section of Sissonville, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Sissonville
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 20°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 28°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 37°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 5.4 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 30°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 25°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sissonville 1Sw (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kanawha County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-05-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yeager Airport (CRW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Cross Lanes 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Charleston 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Pinch 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Dunbar 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Nitro 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- South Charleston 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- St. Albans 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Coal Fork 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Rand 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Teays Valley 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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