Handley, West Virginia

About Handley

Handley, WV is a tiny community located in central West Virginia counting 212 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Handley is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.95 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 223 residents per square mile.

📰 Handley News Today

• Emily Ann Stuart Obituary Aug 14, 2026 Handley Funeral Home · Aug 15
• Douglass Davis Obituary (2026) - West Hamlin, WV - McGhee-Handley Funeral Home Inc - West Hamlin Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Lois Janet Pauley Obituary Aug 10, 2026 Handley Funeral Home · Aug 10
• Donald Blaine Handley Obituary (2026) - Shinnston, WV - Perine Funeral Home - Shinnston Legacy obituary · Jun 19
• James Allen "Jamie" Hall Obituary | O'Dell Funeral Home | MONTGOMERY, WV Tribute Archive · May 26

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What Makes Handley Unique

• The only place in America named Handley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

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