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Paynesville
Paynesville is located in West Virginia
Paynesville
Paynesville
Location in West Virginia
Paynesville is located in the United States
Paynesville
Paynesville
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County McDowell
Elevation
2,346 ft (715 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24873
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1549869

Paynesville is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Paynesville is located along West Virginia Route 83 at the Virginia border. Paynesville has a post office with ZIP code 24873.

On May 29, 1961, Paynesville residents Mr. and Mrs. Alderson Muncy were the first people in the United States to receive food stamps under the modern food stamp program. They received $95 for their 15-person household.

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, Paynesville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

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