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Montrose, WV
Town in Randolph County, West Virginia.
Population
295
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
470
ZIP codes
0
Montrose and its ZIP codes
Montrose at a glance
- Montrose is about 6.4 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Montrose, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Montrose.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,908
10,309 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,300
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Montrose, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
124
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montrose, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Montrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelingtonTown | 7.5 mi | 2.1 |
| ParsonsCity | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| HambletonTown | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| JuniorTown | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| HendricksTown | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ElkinsCity | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| BowdenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| NortonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PhilippiCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Womelsdorf (Coalton)Town | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BeverlyTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| ThomasCity | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| HarmanTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| DaileyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| DavisTown | 19 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montrose, WV in?
- Montrose is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Montrose, WV?
- About 295 people live in Montrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montrose?
- Nearby places include Belington (7.5 mi), Parsons (7.6 mi), Hambleton (9 mi), St. George (9.3 mi), Junior (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023