Despard, WV
Living in Despard
Bikeability37
Walkability83
Commute93
Public Transit38
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports18
Hospitals53
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+359 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
4%College-Educated
73%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Multiracial10%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate66%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree4%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K10%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector79%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office16%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Walked10%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$53kMedian Home Value+$6.8k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$704Median Monthly Rent+$265 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K47%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas2%
Utility gas70%
Crime
Violent Crime in Despard
United States45
West Virginia21
Harrison County12
Property Crime in Despard
United States48
West Virginia20
Harrison County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Despard
Inland Flooding33
Tornado6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Despard, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Despard, WV
Notre Dame High School
1 miles, SW
St Mary's Central Grade School
1 miles, SW
Mother Goose Land Kindergarten
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Despard, WV
Salem University
14 miles, W
Fairmont State University
16 miles, NE
Alderson Broaddus University
17 miles, SE
West Virginia Wesleyan College
21 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Despard, WV
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Inc
3 miles, W
United Hospital Center
5 miles, NE
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Grafton City Hospital
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Despard, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
5 miles, E
Pittsburgh International Airport
83 miles, N
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
84 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
93 miles, SW