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Pax, WV
Town in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Population
83
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
434
ZIP codes
0
Pax and its ZIP codes
Pax at a glance
- Pax is about 5.9 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Pax, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Pax.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,379
10,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $8,168 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pax, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 23°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pax, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Pax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount HopeCity | 4.3 mi | 1.8 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4.2 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.5 |
| ScarbroCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Glen JeanCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Oak HillCity | 7.6 mi | 9.7 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| KincaidCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BeckleyCity | 8.9 mi | 9.5 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4.1 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| ColcordCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| PageCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| MabscottTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pax, WV in?
- Pax is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Pax, WV?
- About 83 people live in Pax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pax?
- Nearby places include Mount Hope (4.3 mi), Bradley (4.3 mi), Prosperity (6.1 mi), Scarbro (6.2 mi), Glen Jean (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023