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Frank, WV
Census-designated place in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
Population
188
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Frank and its ZIP codes
Frank at a glance
- Frank is about 6.7 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pocahontas County. PPP loans are for Frank.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,197
2,999 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,868
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$77.1M
FY 2026, $9,792 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Frank, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
315
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
118
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 17°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frank, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Frank
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BartowCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.5 |
| DurbinTown | 1.1 mi | 0.6 |
| ArbovaleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Green BankCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.3 |
| CassCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Valley HeadCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| HuttonsvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Monterey, VATown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Mill CreekTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Valley BendCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| East DaileyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| DaileyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| BeverlyTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| McDowell, VACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| PickensCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2 |
| WhitmerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frank, WV in?
- Frank is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Frank, WV?
- About 188 people live in Frank, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frank?
- Nearby places include Bartow (1 mi), Durbin (1.1 mi), Arbovale (7.6 mi), Green Bank (8.3 mi), Cass (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023