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Prichard, WV
Census-designated place in Wayne County, West Virginia.
Population
389
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
351
ZIP codes
0
Prichard and its ZIP codes
Prichard at a glance
- Prichard is about 4.7 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Prichard, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Prichard.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,428
8,412 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,014
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $8,867 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Prichard, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
161
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prichard, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Prichard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort GayTown | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Louisa, KYCity | 8.3 mi | 2.2 |
| WayneTown | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| LavaletteCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| CeredoCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Cannonsburg, KYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| KenovaCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Catlettsburg, KYCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Burlington, OHCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| South Point, OHVillage | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| HuntingtonCity | 15 mi | 16.2 |
| Ashland, KYCity | 16 mi | 10.7 |
| Ironville, KYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Chesapeake, OHVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Westwood, KYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Coal Grove, OHVillage | 18 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prichard, WV in?
- Prichard is in Wayne County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Prichard, WV?
- About 389 people live in Prichard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prichard?
- Nearby places include Fort Gay (7.7 mi), Louisa, KY (8.3 mi), Wayne (9 mi), Lavalette (11 mi), Ceredo (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023