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Vivian, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
92 Population 256/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Vivian, WV

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
43.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Vivian Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vivian a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Vivian reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Vivian hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 43.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vivian has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population92
Density256/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans92.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$35,834
Rent Burden40.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death24,029/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,512 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+43.5%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.