Despard, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 1,004.
Population change since 2000: -3.4%
Males: 535  (53.3%)
Females: 469  (46.7%)
Median resident age:

34.5 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26301.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $28,552 (it was $19,740 in 2000)
Despard:

$28,552
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,771 (it was $9,562 in 2000)

Despard CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,952 (it was $28,900 in 2000)
Despard:

$91,952
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $58,841; detached houses: $66,392; mobile homes: $30,658

Median gross rent in 2022: $550.

March 2022 cost of living index in Despard: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.9%

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Ancestries: English (27.5%), Italian (24.5%), Greek (14.5%), Irish (12.7%), German (4.8%), European (3.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1060 feet

Land area: 1.47 square miles.

Population density: 683 people per square mile   (low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $823 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $362 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (82.1 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (279.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Clarksburg, WV (1.1 miles ),
Nutter Fort, WV (1.2 miles ),
Stonewood, WV (1.5 miles ),
Anmoore, WV (1.5 miles ),
Bridgeport, WV (1.9 miles ),
Spelter, WV (2.1 miles ),
Gypsy, WV (2.4 miles ),
Lumberport, WV (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.28 N, Longitude: 80.31 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Despard, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Despard, WV in 2022
Despard satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Most common industries in Despard, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.2%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.8%)
  • Utilities (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (16.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.4%)
  • Truck transportation (7.0%)
  • Utilities (6.6%)
  • Health care (6.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (15.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (13.2%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (12.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (9.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.0%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Retail florists (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Despard, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (16.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.0%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (6.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Art and design workers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (19.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.8%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (10.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Legal support workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (25.6%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (17.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.0%)
  • Art and design workers (6.2%)
  • Computer specialists (4.7%)

Average climate in Despard, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Despard-area historical tornado activity is near West Virginia state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.0 miles away from the Despard place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/3/1980, a category F3 tornado 28.0 miles away from the place center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Despard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 36% 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 159.8 miles away from Despard 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 152.8 miles away from Despard center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 166.5 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 209.5 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 198.8 miles away from Despard center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 156.9 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 Harrison County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Landslides: 7, Mudslides: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Despard topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Despard:

  • FOWLER GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 1 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • MONTICELLO GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 2 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • HEARTLAND OF CLARKSBURG (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • NUTTER FORT GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 2 miles away; NUTTER FORT, WV)
  • GENTLE DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)
  • ADAMSTON GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 3 miles away; CLARKSBURG, WV)
  • MEADOWVIEW MANOR HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Despard:

  • Fairmont State University (about 17 miles; Fairmont, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 32 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 44 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • California University of Pennsylvania (about 59 miles; California, PA; FT enrollment: 7,773)
  • West Liberty University (about 63 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 65 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • Westmoreland County Community College (about 77 miles; Youngwood, PA; FT enrollment: 4,669)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Despard include: Trinity Baptist Church (A), Summit Park Baptist Church (B), Despard Catholic Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Harrison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.0%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Despard:

Marital status in Despard, WV
  • Never married: 44.3%
  • Now married: 35.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 14.4%

For population 25 years and over in Despard:

  • High school or higher: 88.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Despard, WV (based on Harrison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant16,44293
Catholic8,6477
Evangelical Protestant8,40651
Other1,0694
Black Protestant1922
Orthodox1101
None34,233-
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: 13
Here:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Harrison County:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
Harrison County:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 55
Here:

8.06 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

14.1%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Harrison County:

32.7%
State:

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

12.2%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.0%
West Virginia:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Despard:

37.3%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
Despard:

27.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Despard:

45.6%
State:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.7%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.4
West Virginia:

6.9

Overweight people:
Despard:

28.6%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

46.5%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

69.8%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Despard, WV Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Despard:

  • WXKX (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WOBG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WPDX (750 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WAJR (1440 AM; 5 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WHAW (980 AM; 1 kW; WESTON, WV; Owner: STEPHEN R. PETERS)
  • WTCS (1490 AM; 1 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCLG (1300 AM; 2 kW; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: BOWERS BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Despard:

  • W220BZ (91.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WDCI (104.1 FM; BRIDGEPORT, WV; Owner: WDCI RADIO, INC)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WOBG-FM (105.7 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)
  • W297AA (107.3 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WKKW (97.9 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: DESCENDANTS TRUST, LAUREN M.KELLEY, TRUSTEE)
  • WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WGYE (102.7 FM; MANNINGTON, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WFBY (102.3 FM; WESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBVQ (93.1 FM; BARRACKVILLE, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WBHZ (91.9 FM; ELKINS, WV; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WRLF (94.3 FM; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FAIRMONT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBTQ (93.5 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: ELKINS RADIO CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Despard:

  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WDTV (Channel 5; WESTON, WV; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Despard)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • PK MTN, Pinnickinnick Hill - W. Brent Maxwell Telecommunications Site (Lat: 39.286528 Lon: -80.326778), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Call Sign: WQAZ996,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11465.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+103 more), Grant Date: 06/11/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Certifier: Paul L Nusbaum, Registrant: West Virginia Division Of Emergency Management, 1700 Maccorkle Ave Se, 6th Floor, Charleston, WV 25314, Phone: (304) 558-5380, Email:

  • PK HILL, Pinnickinnick Hill - W. Brent Maxwell Telecommunications Site (Lat: 39.286528 Lon: -80.326778), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Call Sign: WQQA866,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6705.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/2022, Expiration Date: 10/10/2032, Certifier: Richard Boss, Registrant: Felhc, Inc, 76 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308, Phone: (330) 436-2208, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Despard, WV
  • 80.9%Utility gas
  • 19.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Despard, WV
  • 76.3%Utility gas
  • 23.7%Electricity


Despard compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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 below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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