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Moorefield, WV
Town in Hardy County, West Virginia.
Population
2,525
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
947
ZIP codes
0
Moorefield and its ZIP codes
Moorefield at a glance
- Moorefield is about 13 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 63rd among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $49,063, 18% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (23% below West Virginia) and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for Moorefield, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moorefield, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,063
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
4.8%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (596), Haitian Americans (190), Irish Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardy County. PPP loans are for Moorefield.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,402
6,072 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $9,755 per person
How people get to work
Moorefield, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moorefield, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
618
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moorefield, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Moorefield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PetersburgCity | 9.8 mi | 1.6 |
| BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| WardensvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Basye, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8.7 |
| Orkney Springs, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Conicville, VACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| RomneyCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| Hudson Crossroads, VACensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| Columbia Furnace, VACensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| Alonzaville, VACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Elk GardenTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount Clifton, VACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| Kitzmiller, MDTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| BayardTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| KeyserCity | 26 mi | 2 |
| Gorman, MDCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moorefield, WV in?
- Moorefield is in Hardy County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Moorefield, WV?
- About 2,525 people live in Moorefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moorefield?
- Nearby places include Petersburg (9.8 mi), Burlington (19 mi), Wardensville (20 mi), Basye, VA (20 mi), Orkney Springs, VA (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023