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Cunard, WV
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Population
165
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,462
ZIP codes
0
Cunard and its ZIP codes
Cunard at a glance
- Cunard is about 20 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Cunard.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,379
10,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $8,168 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cunard, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 23°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cunard, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Cunard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GatewoodCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.5 |
| GartenCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ThurmondTown | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| FayettevilleTown | 5.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Oak HillCity | 7.3 mi | 9.7 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| ScarbroCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Glen JeanCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| HicoCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.8 |
| AnstedTown | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount HopeCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| PageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cunard, WV in?
- Cunard is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Cunard, WV?
- About 165 people live in Cunard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cunard?
- Nearby places include Gatewood (1.6 mi), Garten (3.2 mi), Thurmond (3.5 mi), Fayetteville (5.3 mi), Oak Hill (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023