Hico, West Virginia


Hico is a census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Hico is located at the junction of U.S. routes 19 and 60, northeast of Fayetteville. Hico has a post office with ZIP code 25854. As of the 2020 census, its population was 239.
Some believe that the community was named after a variety of tobacco called hico, while others believe the name is a transfer from Hyco, Virginia.
On April 2, 2024, an EF2 tornado caused significant damage just to the south of Hico.

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.