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Despard, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County
Despard, WV
At a Glance
How Despard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Despard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Despard a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Despard residents earn a median household income of $33,929 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,920. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Despard is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,568. Median rent is $596/month, with 35.0% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Despard reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,167/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Despard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Despard has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.