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Thurmond, WV
Town in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Population
5
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
0
Thurmond and its ZIP codes
Thurmond at a glance
- Thurmond is 61% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Thurmond.
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
Thurmond, 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
Cities near Thurmond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GatewoodCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.5 |
| CunardCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Glen JeanCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ScarbroCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| GartenCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| Oak HillCity | 5.4 mi | 9.7 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount HopeCity | 7.2 mi | 1.8 |
| FayettevilleTown | 7.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.1 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| PaxTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thurmond, WV in?
- Thurmond is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Thurmond, WV?
- About 5 people live in Thurmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thurmond?
- Nearby places include Gatewood (2.9 mi), Cunard (3.5 mi), Hilltop (4.2 mi), Glen Jean (4.6 mi), Scarbro (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023
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