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Stanaford, WV
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Population
1,449
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
760
ZIP codes
0
Stanaford and its ZIP codes
Stanaford at a glance
- Stanaford is about 10 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,219, 26% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,800 and median rent is $982 a month.
Local data for Stanaford, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanaford, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,219
Poverty rate
44.5%
Median home value
$162,800
Median rent
$982/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (221), Arab Americans (159), Irish Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Stanaford.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,486
32,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,961
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $8,852 per person
How people get to work
Stanaford, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanaford, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 24°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanaford, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
22.1%
U.S. 12.1% +10.0 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Stanaford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4.1 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.5 |
| BeckleyCity | 3.4 mi | 9.5 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MabscottTown | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4.2 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.4 |
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.9 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount HopeCity | 6.3 mi | 1.8 |
| DanielsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.2 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Glen JeanCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| SophiaTown | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanaford, WV in?
- Stanaford is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Stanaford, WV?
- About 1,449 people live in Stanaford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanaford?
- Nearby places include Piney View (2 mi), Sprague (2.4 mi), Prosperity (3.2 mi), Beckley (3.4 mi), Raleigh (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023