Cedar Grove, WV (Zip Code 25039) is a small rural town located in Kanawha County. It has a population of about 909 people and an area of 0.2 square miles. According to BestPlaces, Cedar Grove ranks in the bottom half of all US cities for overall livability and quality of life. The city scores slightly below average in crime rate, education, health and wellness, weather, cost of living, employment opportunities, housing affordability, and leisure/culture activities. In addition to this poor performance overall, it also ranks among the lowest in the nation for public transportation availability and air quality. Despite these negative rankings, Cedar Grove does offer some positives as well; it is very affordable to live here with low costs for both housing and groceries. It also has excellent access to outdoor recreation opportunities such as rivers for fishing or riverside parks. As a whole, Cedar Grove offers its residents a unique experience that may not be available elsewhere in the state or country due to its small size and rural setting.
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