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Bradshaw, WV
Town in McDowell County, West Virginia.
Population
327
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
423
ZIP codes
0
Bradshaw and its ZIP codes
Bradshaw at a glance
- Bradshaw is about 5.7 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Bradshaw, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDowell County. PPP loans are for Bradshaw.
Unemployment rate
8.7%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,867
3,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,563
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$144M
FY 2026, $7,557 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bradshaw, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
422
4.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bradshaw, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
29.6%
U.S. 12.8% +16.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Bradshaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaysalCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.2 |
| BartleyCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| WarCity | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| IaegerTown | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| RoderfieldCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Big SandyCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| BerwindCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CucumberCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Jewell Ridge, VACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| DavyTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| GaryCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Amonate, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WelchCity | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| Gilbert CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.6 |
| KimballTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| JusticeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bradshaw, WV in?
- Bradshaw is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Bradshaw, WV?
- About 327 people live in Bradshaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bradshaw?
- Nearby places include Raysal (2.1 mi), Bartley (3.9 mi), War (7.4 mi), Iaeger (7.5 mi), Roderfield (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023