At a Glance
Median Income
$31,389
$11,796 per capita
Home Value
$25,800
Zillow: $41,309
Bachelor's Degree+
1.7%
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.5%
36.1% smoking rate
How Davy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Davy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Davy a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Davy residents earn a median household income of $31,389 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,796. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Davy is $25,800 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $41,309. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
1.7% of adults in Davy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Davy has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population282
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$31,389
Per Capita$11,796
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
A+
Home Value$25,800
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$41,309
Housing Units124
Rent Burden40.8%
Health
Obesity49.5%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking36.1%
Heart Disease11.0%
Premature Death24,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,620 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.7%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Davy was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.