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Sand Fork, WV
Town in Gilmer County, West Virginia.
Population
96
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
296
ZIP codes
0
Sand Fork and its ZIP codes
Sand Fork at a glance
- Sand Fork is about 4 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Sand Fork, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gilmer County. PPP loans are for Sand Fork.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,666
1,784 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,468
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$45.7M
FY 2026, $6,171 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sand Fork, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
343
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sand Fork, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Sand Fork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenvilleTown | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| AuburnTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FlatwoodsTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| GassawayTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| WestonCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| SuttonTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| GrantsvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| PullmanTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Jane LewTown | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Rock CaveCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| AdrianCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| HinklevilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| HarrisvilleTown | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| West UnionTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| West MilfordTown | 27 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sand Fork, WV in?
- Sand Fork is in Gilmer County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Sand Fork, WV?
- About 96 people live in Sand Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sand Fork?
- Nearby places include Glenville (4.9 mi), Burnsville (6.2 mi), Auburn (14 mi), Flatwoods (15 mi), Gassaway (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023