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Matoaka, WV
Census-designated place in Mercer County, West Virginia.
Population
30
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
114
ZIP codes
0
Matoaka and its ZIP codes
Matoaka at a glance
- Matoaka is 54% denser than West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Matoaka, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Matoaka.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,374
19,507 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,206
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$487M
FY 2026, $8,162 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Matoaka, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 24°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matoaka, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Matoaka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LashmeetCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| MontcalmCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.7 |
| CrumplerCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| CovelCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BluewellCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.5 |
| MaybeuryCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| BramwellTown | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| PrincetonCity | 9 mi | 3 |
| Brush ForkCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Pocahontas, VATown | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Falls Mills, VACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| NorthforkTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| BluefieldCity | 11 mi | 9 |
| BudCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| KeystoneCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Boissevain, VACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matoaka, WV in?
- Matoaka is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Matoaka, WV?
- About 30 people live in Matoaka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matoaka?
- Nearby places include Lashmeet (2.5 mi), Montcalm (4.8 mi), Crumpler (5.1 mi), Covel (6.6 mi), Bluewell (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023