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Sutton, WV
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia.
Population
797
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,026
ZIP codes
0
Sutton and its ZIP codes
Sutton at a glance
- Sutton is about 14 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,817 a year, 28% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,700 (46% below West Virginia) and median rent is $684 a month.
Local data for Sutton, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sutton, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,817
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$87,700
Median rent
$684/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (140), Irish Americans (78), French Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Braxton County. PPP loans are for Sutton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,641
4,975 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $9,825 per person
How people get to work
Sutton, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.2%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.5%
- Worked from home18.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sutton, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
386
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sutton, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Sutton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GassawayTown | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| FlatwoodsTown | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Birch RiverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| TiogaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Sand ForkTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| CowenTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| GlenvilleTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| Addison (Webster Springs)Town | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Camden-on-GauleyTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| ParcoalCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Rock CaveCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| CraigsvilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.1 |
| ClayTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| BergooCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| PickensCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sutton, WV in?
- Sutton is in Braxton County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Sutton, WV?
- About 797 people live in Sutton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sutton?
- Nearby places include Gassaway (3.3 mi), Flatwoods (4.7 mi), Birch River (12 mi), Burnsville (14 mi), Tioga (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023