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Colcord, WV
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Population
201
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,736
ZIP codes
0
Colcord and its ZIP codes
Colcord at a glance
- Colcord is about 23 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Colcord.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,486
32,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,961
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $8,852 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Colcord, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 23°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colcord, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
28.3%
U.S. 12.1% +16.2 pts
Smoking
28.1%
U.S. 12.8% +15.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near Colcord
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DorothyCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.4 |
| WhitesvilleTown | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| SylvesterTown | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| PaxTown | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| EskdaleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| TwilightCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| KincaidCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| PageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| PowelltonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| BoltCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| Mount HopeCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Oak HillCity | 15 mi | 9.7 |
| ScarbroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colcord, WV in?
- Colcord is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Colcord, WV?
- About 201 people live in Colcord, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colcord?
- Nearby places include Dorothy (0.8 mi), Whitesville (6.2 mi), Sylvester (8 mi), Pax (9.8 mi), Eskdale (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023