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Keystone, WV
City in McDowell County, West Virginia.
Population
39
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
120
ZIP codes
0
Keystone and its ZIP codes
Keystone at a glance
- Keystone is 63% denser than West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Keystone, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDowell County. PPP loans are for Keystone.
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
Keystone, 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° / 23°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keystone, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.1%
U.S. 33.3% +17.8 pts
Diabetes
27.6%
U.S. 12.1% +15.5 pts
Smoking
26.7%
U.S. 12.8% +13.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Keystone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorthforkTown | 0.7 mi | 1 |
| VivianCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.4 |
| PagetonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| KimballTown | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| WelchCity | 5.5 mi | 7.6 |
| AnawaltTown | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MaybeuryCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| CrumplerCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| GaryCity | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| CovelCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BudCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Pocahontas, VATown | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| BramwellTown | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Boissevain, VACensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| ItmannCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| New RichmondCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Keystone, WV in?
- Keystone is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Keystone, WV?
- About 39 people live in Keystone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Keystone?
- Nearby places include Northfork (0.7 mi), Vivian (2.4 mi), Pageton (3.9 mi), Kimball (4 mi), Welch (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023