West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Danville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 634. Residents earn $30,000 per year, which is 60% below the national average.
Based on current data, Danville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Danville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Danville is $30,000, 60% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Danville is $77,100, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $557 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Danville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 17.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $30,000 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,196 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,419 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,832 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 420 |
| County GDP | $1,088M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,333 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.03% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $77,100 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $99,347 |
| Census Median Rent | $557 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,333 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.03% |
| Obesity | 45.1% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% |
| Depression | 32.8% |
| Mental Distress | 23.6% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 17,744/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 1.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 690 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0801°N, 81.8340°W |
| County FIPS | 54005 |
Winner: Republican by 57.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.5% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |