Personal loans in North Hills, WV
North Hills is one of 230 Census places in West Virginia; its 817 residents put it at 115th. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in North Hills at about 2.2%. For a borrower among the roughly 817 residents of North Hills, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. Every figure below is West Virginia's own, applied to North Hills's 817 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach North Hills's 817 residents. A larger market lies at Vienna, WV about 1 miles away.
The North Hills data picture
Two layers matter for a North Hills borrower: the local population picture and West Virginia's consumer-lending statutes.
- Population: 817 — North Hills ranks 115th of 230 communities in West Virginia (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Population trend: The 2020-to-2023 change is negative, near 2.2%.
- Change in people: the 2020-to-2023 comparison is a loss of about 18 residents.
- Size percentile: North Hills's 817 people outrank roughly 50% of the places in West Virginia.
- Density: roughly 1,443 residents per square mile, spread over 0.6 sq mi of land.
- Land area rank: North Hills's 0.6 square miles rank 145th of 230 places in West Virginia.
- Within West Virginia: about 0.1% of the state's population lives in North Hills.
- Nationally: North Hills is the 11,097th-largest of 19,457 Census places in the dataset.
- Growth rank: North Hills ranks 75th among West Virginia's 230 places for the 2020-to-2023 change.
- Against the state trend: North Hills's 2.2% change compares with a West Virginia average of -3.0% across its 230 places.
- Density rank: North Hills is the 69th most densely settled place in West Virginia.
- Density vs West Virginia: North Hills's 1,443 people per square mile compare with a state median of 1,021.
- Location: 39.3151, -81.5088 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Vienna (1 mi); Parkersburg (4 mi); Belpre (5 mi); Williamstown (6 mi); Marietta (8 mi). For most borrowers the comparison happens online, not at a branch.
- Nearest smaller places: Lowell (15 mi); Coolville (17 mi); Lower Salem (18 mi).
- Smaller places within 50 miles: 59 of them.
- At 100 miles: 238 larger Census places fall inside that radius.
How a North Hills personal loan is priced
In North Hills, a small community of about 817, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in North Hills. The term you choose in North Hills decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.
North Hills's place among West Virginia's 230 places
Among West Virginia's 230 places, North Hills sits at 115th for population, a share of roughly 0.1% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, North Hills ranks 75th of 230 in West Virginia (about the 67th percentile). By density, at about 1,443 people per square mile, it ranks 69th in West Virginia. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 18 residents.
How West Virginia law applies in North Hills
West Virginia has no separate rate rule for North Hills; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 817 people.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI) Source says: The West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions is charged with the regulation and supervision of financial institutions chartered by the State of West Virginia. | West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 31% per year on unsecured loans of $3,500 or less; 27% on $3,500–$15,000; 18% above $15,000 (W. Va. Code § 46A-4-107) Source says: the loan finance charge, calculated according to the actuarial method, may not exceed 31 percent per year | West Virginia Legislature (West Virginia Code) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Traditional payday lending is generally prohibited; check cashers are regulated under W. Va. Code ch. 32A Source says: Traditional "Payday Lenders" are generally prohibited within this state. | West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
A practical checklist for North Hills borrowers
Complete these steps first when you borrow in North Hills (817 residents):
- Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
- Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
- Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
- Confirm the West Virginia licence with the regulator named above before committing.
- Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
- If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
- Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.
None of these steps is North Hills-specific: the same West Virginia licensing and disclosure rules reach all 817 residents.
Getting a loan in North Hills
North Hills is a moderately settled community of about 817 people, with 38 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to North Hills's 817 borrowers is set by West Virginia licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Vienna, WV about 1 miles away.
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Nearby places
- Vienna, WV — population 10,457
- Parkersburg, WV — population 29,025
- Belpre, OH — population 6,614
- Williamstown, WV — population 2,955
- Marietta, OH — population 13,090
- Lowell, OH — population 553
- Belmont, WV — population 834
- Beverly, OH — population 1,209