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Vivian, WV
Census-designated place in McDowell County, West Virginia.
Population
79
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
218
ZIP codes
0
Vivian and its ZIP codes
Vivian at a glance
- Vivian is about 2.9 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Vivian, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDowell County. PPP loans are for Vivian.
Unemployment rate
8.7%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,867
3,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,563
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$144M
FY 2026, $7,557 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Vivian, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
422
4.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 23°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vivian, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
22.4%
U.S. 12.1% +10.3 pts
Smoking
28.7%
U.S. 12.8% +15.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Vivian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KimballTown | 1.6 mi | 0.6 |
| KeystoneCity | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| NorthforkTown | 2.9 mi | 1 |
| WelchCity | 3.2 mi | 7.6 |
| PagetonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| GaryCity | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| AnawaltTown | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| MaybeuryCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| CrumplerCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.5 |
| DavyTown | 9.6 mi | 1.3 |
| BudCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.1 |
| CovelCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| New RichmondCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Pocahontas, VATown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Boissevain, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| ItmannCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vivian, WV in?
- Vivian is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Vivian, WV?
- About 79 people live in Vivian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vivian?
- Nearby places include Kimball (1.6 mi), Keystone (2.4 mi), Northfork (2.9 mi), Welch (3.2 mi), Pageton (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023