Kanawha Valley Tri-State Marketplace
A shared regional market shaped by daily commuting, shopping patterns, healthcare access, and cross-border travel along the Interstate 64 corridor.
Regional Overview
The Kanawha Valley Tri-State region functions as a unified marketplace centered on the I-64 corridor, connecting population centers, employment hubs, healthcare, and retail destinations across West Virginia and nearby border communities.
Residents routinely travel east and west along I-64 and its feeder routes for work, shopping, medical care, education, and services, making this region a natural economic and community unit.
Demographic & Economic Context
- Mix of urban, suburban, and rural households
- Strong reliance on regional hubs for healthcare and specialty services
- High concentration of locally owned businesses and nonprofits
- Regular cross-county and cross-state travel for employment and commerce
- Households accustomed to 30–60 minute drive times along the I-64 corridor
Primary Cities & Communities Served
This marketplace includes communities that consistently interact through commuting, service use, and regional travel:
- Charleston
- South Charleston
- Dunbar
- Nitro
- St. Albans
- Hurricane
- Teays Valley
- Milton
- Barboursville
- Huntington
- Ashland, KY
- Ironton, OH
Counties & Feeder Market Reach
This region includes core I-64 corridor counties and feeder areas whose residents routinely travel into the Kanawha Valley for employment, healthcare, commerce, and regional services.
- Kanawha County, WV
- Putnam County, WV
- Cabell County, WV
- Lincoln County, WV (feeder via US-60 / local routes)
- Boyd County, KY
- Lawrence County, OH
Who This Market Serves
Businesses drawing customers from across county and state lines along the I-64 corridor.
Organizations serving populations that span multiple counties and states.
Residents who routinely travel the corridor for work, shopping, services, and events.
Directory Coverage for This Region
Directory listings reflect how the Kanawha Valley Tri-State actually functions — connecting businesses, nonprofits, causes, events, and barter opportunities to the people who already travel this regional network.
Market regions are defined by observed travel behavior and service access. They are informational in nature and do not replace municipal, county, or state jurisdictions.