At a Glance
Median Income
$30,000
$24,196 per capita
Home Value
$77,100
Zillow: $110,488
Median Rent
$557/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
20.6% smoking rate
How Danville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Danville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Danville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Danville residents earn a median household income of $30,000 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,196. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danville is $77,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,488. Median rent is $557/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
4.5% of adults in Danville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population634
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density654/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,000
Per Capita$24,196
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$1,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,100
Rent$557
Ownership43.2%
Zillow$110,488
Housing Units351
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death17,744/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation690 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband70.1%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Danville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.