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Iaeger, WV
Town in McDowell County, West Virginia.
Population
253
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
263
ZIP codes
0
Iaeger and its ZIP codes
Iaeger at a glance
- Iaeger is about 3.6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Iaeger, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDowell County. PPP loans are for Iaeger.
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
Iaeger, 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
84° / 24°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iaeger, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
20.9%
U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts
Smoking
32.5%
U.S. 12.8% +19.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Iaeger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big SandyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| RoderfieldCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| BradshawTown | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Gilbert CreekCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 11.6 |
| RaysalCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| DavyTown | 9.4 mi | 1.3 |
| BartleyCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| JusticeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| GilbertTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| WarCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BrentonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| WelchCity | 16 mi | 7.6 |
| BerwindCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BrunoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| CucumberCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| KimballTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iaeger, WV in?
- Iaeger is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Iaeger, WV?
- About 253 people live in Iaeger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iaeger?
- Nearby places include Big Sandy (6.2 mi), Roderfield (6.4 mi), Bradshaw (7.5 mi), Gilbert Creek (8.5 mi), Raysal (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023