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Davy, WV
Town in McDowell County, West Virginia.
Population
186
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
146
ZIP codes
0
Davy and its ZIP codes
Davy at a glance
- Davy is 98% denser than West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Davy, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDowell County. PPP loans are for Davy.
Unemployment rate
10.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 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
Davy, 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° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Davy, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.5%
U.S. 33.3% +17.2 pts
Diabetes
26.3%
U.S. 12.1% +14.2 pts
Smoking
36.1%
U.S. 12.8% +23.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Davy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big SandyCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| RoderfieldCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WelchCity | 7.6 mi | 7.6 |
| KimballTown | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| BrentonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| PinevilleTown | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| IaegerTown | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| VivianCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| GaryCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| BartleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| New RichmondCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| KeystoneCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BradshawTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| RaysalCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| NorthforkTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| WarCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Davy, WV in?
- Davy is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Davy, WV?
- About 186 people live in Davy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Davy?
- Nearby places include Big Sandy (3.3 mi), Roderfield (3.5 mi), Welch (7.6 mi), Kimball (8.1 mi), Brenton (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023