Belva, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Belva is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 35. Residents earn $70,833 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
35 Population 250/sq mi density
$70,833 Median Income $27,440 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,833
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Belva Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population35
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density250/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Largest GroupWhite 69%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,833
Per Capita$27,440
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Commute58 min

Health

Obesity34.2%
Uninsured9.3%
Smoking21.7%
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation939 ft (286 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute58 min
Broadband12.0%
Libraries8

Is Belva a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Belva receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Belva stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Belva is $70,833, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 58 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 66.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Belva experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Belva has a population of 35 with a density of 250 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.6%), with 31.4% Hispanic.

Population

35
Total Population
250
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.3%
Female 65.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Belva vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Belva vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Belva is $70,833, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 58 minutes.

Income: Belva vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,833
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,440
Avg Weekly Wage$916
IRS Avg AGI$50,919

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,186
County GDP$1,578M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare97
Retail114
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,905
46% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time57.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

In Belva, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.3% of residents lack health insurance. 21.7% are current smokers. 28.0% report depression. 31.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Belva vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes12.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD9.8%
Cancer6.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.7%
55% above US avg
Binge Drinking12.1%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress15.9%
Short Sleep36.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured9.3%
8% above US avg
Checkup Rate63.5%
Dental Visits34.8%
Premature Death15,973/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities97
Belva has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation939 ft (286 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density250/sq mi
Coordinates38.2337°N, 81.1878°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS54019
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.8-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.9%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 41.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+66.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.81
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density250/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities97
Restaurants81
Retail Stores114

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute57.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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