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Belva, WV
Census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Population
17
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
125
ZIP codes
0
Belva and its ZIP codes
Belva at a glance
- Belva is 69% denser than West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Belva, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nicholas County. PPP loans are for Belva.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,393
6,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,763
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$221M
FY 2026, $8,972 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Belva, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
328
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belva, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
22.0%
U.S. 12.1% +9.9 pts
Smoking
26.4%
U.S. 12.8% +13.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Belva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DixieCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Gauley BridgeTown | 4.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Glen FerrisCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| SmithersCity | 7.3 mi | 1.4 |
| BoomerCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Charlton HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Falls ViewCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| MontgomeryCity | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Mount CarbonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| AnstedTown | 8.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Deep WaterCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| KimberlyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| HandleyTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| PrattTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HansfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| HollygroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belva, WV in?
- Belva is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Belva, WV?
- About 17 people live in Belva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belva?
- Nearby places include Dixie (1.4 mi), Gauley Bridge (4.5 mi), Glen Ferris (5.9 mi), Smithers (7.3 mi), Boomer (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023