Durbin, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 245 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.5%
 
Males: 130  (53.1%)
Females: 115  (46.9%)
Median resident age:

52.5 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26264.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,072 (it was $23,462 in 2000)
Durbin:

$55,072
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,059 (it was $10,937 in 2000)

Durbin town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,167 (it was $31,200 in 2000)
Durbin:

$86,167
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $136,707; detached houses: $155,182; mobile homes: $22,459
March 2022 cost of living index in Durbin: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.1%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Durbin, West Virginia as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Durbin is 141 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (34.7%), English (26.4%), Dutch (10.4%), American (9.7%), Italian (6.2%), German (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 2732 feet

Land area: 0.59 square miles.

Population density: 415 people per square mile   (low).

Durbin, West Virginia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Durbin town:

0.8% ($239)
West Virginia:

0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lynchburg, VA (86.8 miles , pop. 65,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (131.3 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (270.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Frank, WV (1.1 miles),
Bartow, WV (1.5 miles),
Green Bank, WV (3.0 miles),
Valley Head, WV (3.4 miles ),
Cass, WV (3.4 miles),
Huttonsville, WV (3.7 miles ),
Mill Creek, WV (3.9 miles ),
Monterey, VA (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 38.55 N, Longitude: 79.83 W

Distribution of median household income in Durbin, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Durbin, WV in 2022

Durbin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $53,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Durbin, WV residents
Average permit cost in Durbin, WV
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Most common industries in Durbin, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (20.4%)
  • Wood products (16.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.7%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (5.3%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (28.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.4%)
  • Construction (11.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.5%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (34.8%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (13.0%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Social assistance (10.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Durbin, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (18.6%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (9.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Woodworkers (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (16.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (11.9%)
  • Woodworkers (9.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (26.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (19.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.9%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (8.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)

Average climate in Durbin, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Durbin, West Virginia average temperatures Durbin, West Virginia average precipitation Durbin, West Virginia humidity Durbin, West Virginia wind speed Durbin, West Virginia snowfall Durbin, West Virginia sunshine Durbin, West Virginia clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Durbin-area historical tornado activity is below West Virginia state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1980, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 18.4 miles away from the Durbin town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/4/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 50.8 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Durbin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 111.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 159.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 205.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 224.4 miles away from Durbin center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 108.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 109.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pocahontas County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Durbin topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Durbin:

  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 52 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,891)
  • James Madison University (about 53 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; FT enrollment: 19,727)
  • Fairmont State University (about 68 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 76 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus (about 81 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 22,274)
  • Piedmont Virginia Community College (about 83 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 3,029)
  • Lynchburg College (about 87 miles; Lynchburg, VA; FT enrollment: 2,456)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bartow - Frank - Durbin Fire and Rescue 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rivers: East Fork Greenbrier River (A), West Fork Greenbrier River (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Pocahontas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

12.1%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Durbin:

Marital status in Durbin, WV
  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 51.4%
  • Separated: 6.3%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in Durbin:

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 54.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Durbin, WV (based on Pocahontas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,36818
Mainline Protestant1,20429
Catholic1152
Other11
None6,031-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Pocahontas County:

5.84 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Pocahontas County:

14.01 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Pocahontas County:

12.8%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Pocahontas County:

32.4%
State:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Pocahontas County:

10.8%
State:

13.1%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$826
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,558
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$971
Totals for Government 0$0 12$3,355

Durbin government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $90,000 ($367.35)
    Sewerage: $37,000 ($151.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $36,000 ($146.94)
    Parks and Recreation: $25,000 ($102.04)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($44.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($12.24)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $21,000 ($85.71)

Durbin government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $55,000 ($224.49)
    Other: $27,000 ($110.20)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $36,000 ($146.94)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $18,000 ($73.47)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($48.98)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($4.08)
  • Tax - Other: $24,000 ($97.96)
    Property: $19,000 ($77.55)

Durbin government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $28,000 ($114.29)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,000 ($65.31)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($48.98)

Durbin government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $36,000 ($146.94)

Strongest AM radio stations in Durbin:

  • WVMR (1370 AM; daytime; 5 kW; FROST, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Durbin:

  • W278AL (103.5 FM; DURBIN, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WVLS (89.7 FM; MONTEREY, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WBHZ (91.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WCHG (107.1 FM; HOT SPRINGS, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WXCF-FM (103.9 FM; CLIFTON FORGE, VA; Owner: IMPACT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WELK (94.7 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: ELKINS RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WDNE-FM (98.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF ELKINS)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WAFD (100.3 FM; WEBSTER SPRINGS, WV; Owner: J & K BROADCASTING, INC.)

Durbin fatal accident list:

Jun 4, 2004 07:45 AM, Sr-92, Lat: 38.545284, Lon: -79.825844, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 20, 2001 07:15 AM, Sr-92, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Sep 4, 1983 02:05 AM, 250, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.4mTotal length
  • $7,406,000Total costs
  • 1,420Total average daily traffic
  • 143Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,727Total future (year 2015) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • E Of Us Rt 219 (Lat: 38.599278 Lon: -79.848944), Call Sign: WRE382,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.295 MHz, 155.340 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2004, Expiration Date: 07/26/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/13/2005, Registrant: Lloyd\'s Electronics, 6801 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Phone: (304) 464-5670, Fax: (304) 464-4146, Email:

  • 1 Mi E (Lat: 38.575111 Lon: -79.840889), Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WNVZ968,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.3200 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2021, Expiration Date: 04/12/2031, Certifier: Ernest N Maley Jr., Registrant: Firstenergy Corp., 341 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH 44320, Phone: (330) 436-2208, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Durbin)
Most common first names in Durbin, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles1075.5 years
William969.6 years
James870.6 years
John873.2 years
Mary680.2 years
Mabel484.5 years
Paul478.5 years
Bessie383.0 years
David371.6 years
Robert380.3 years
Most common last names in Durbin, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Rexrode1476.9 years
Nottingham1377.8 years
Cromer978.1 years
Arbogast778.7 years
Collins774.6 years
Moore779.3 years
Simmons669.5 years
Dehaven579.2 years
Gragg578.6 years
Shinaberry568.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Durbin, WV
  • 42.2%Wood
  • 35.6%Electricity
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Durbin, WV
  • 42.1%Wood
  • 36.8%Electricity
  • 21.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Durbin compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Durbin on our top lists:

  • #38 on the list of "Top 100 cities with longest commuting times"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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