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Scarbro, WV
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Population
176
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
262
ZIP codes
0
Scarbro and its ZIP codes
Scarbro at a glance
- Scarbro is about 3.5 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Scarbro, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Scarbro.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
Scarbro, 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 Scarbro, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Scarbro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Glen JeanCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Oak HillCity | 2.7 mi | 9.7 |
| Mount HopeCity | 3.7 mi | 1.8 |
| ThurmondTown | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.2 |
| PaxTown | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| GatewoodCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| GartenCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| CunardCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.7 |
| KincaidCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| PageCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scarbro, WV in?
- Scarbro is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Scarbro, WV?
- About 176 people live in Scarbro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scarbro?
- Nearby places include Hilltop (1.1 mi), Glen Jean (1.7 mi), Oak Hill (2.7 mi), Mount Hope (3.7 mi), Thurmond (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023