Despard, WV

West Virginia · Harrison County

Despard is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,038. Residents earn $33,929 per year, which is 55% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,038 Population 706/sq mi density

$33,929 Median Income $17,920 per capita

$82,100 Home Value $121,568 Zillow

$596 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

154 Violent Crime/100K 3,167 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$33,929 median income, 12.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$82,100 home value, $596/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

154 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mines Near Despard, WV

3 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Despard, WV.

Name	Description
B & E #1 Strip	Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
Clark Strip	Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
Sunvalley Mine	Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)