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Hendricks

A town of 228 people in West Virginia
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Conserved land13%27 of 204 acres
Trails0.2 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
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About Hendricks

Town in West Virginia, United States
228Population
0.3 sq miArea
1,716 ftElevation

Hendricks is a town in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 226 at the 2020 census. The Blackwater River and the Dry Fork join at Hendricks to form the Black Fork, a principal tributary of the Cheat River.

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ZIP code26271
Area code304
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Most working residents leave Hendricks for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Parsons (9%), Elkins (8%) and Davis (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Parsons
9%
Elkins
8%
Davis
4%
Staunton, VA
2%
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Health in Hendricks

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Care nearby

Davis Medical CenterElkins · 15.8 mi · ER
St. George Medical Clinic, Inc. - Dental ClinicHambleton · 2.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hendricks · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hendricks →

Natural hazards in Hendricks

73
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
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Hendricks has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 22°Winter
61° / 37°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
63° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Five Rivers Public LibraryParsons · 3.2 miles · 44 hrs a week

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