Colcord, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
103 Population 858/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Colcord, WV

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
50.0% high school+
Unemployment
29.2%
711% above
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
26.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Colcord Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Colcord's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
811%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colcord a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

17.7% of adults in Colcord hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 50.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Colcord has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population103
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,636
Unemployment29.2%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$66,953
Housing Units35
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking26.8%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death16,996/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation1,063 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+50.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Colcord was built in 1970.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.