What are the schools like in Davy, WV?

School district data for Davy is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Davy?

The median household income in Davy, WV is $38,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.7%.

What is the weather like in Davy, WV?

Davy has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.0 inches.

Davy, WV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Davy, WV?

Davy has a violent crime rate of 34.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Davy, WV a Good Place to Live?

Davy is a small town of 271 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $38,750 and a 8.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Davy stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Davy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Davy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Davy metro area.

Metric	Davy, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$23,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Davy's violent crime rate is 34.0 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.0 /100k

Property Crime

5.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Davy, WV	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Davy sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 20.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Davy, WV
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	20.0"

Demographics

Metric	Davy, WV	National Avg
Population	271	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Roderfield, WV 4 mi Big Sandy, WV 4 mi Welch, WV 4 mi Kimball, WV 8 mi Brenton, WV 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Davy

Davy, WV is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

24828 24878

Davy vs Other Cities

Davy, WV vs Roderfield, WV Davy, WV vs Big Sandy, WV Davy, WV vs Welch, WV Davy, WV vs Kimball, WV Davy, WV vs Brenton, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davy, WV affordable or expensive?

Davy has a median home value of $23,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $38,750.

What is the crime rate in Davy, WV?

Davy's violent crime rate is 34.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Davy?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Davy, WV a good place to live?

Davy, WV has a population of 271, a median household income of $38,750, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Davy?

Davy averages 41.3°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 20.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Davy?

Davy, WV is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 24828, 24878.

What is the population of Davy?

The population of Davy, West Virginia is 271 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Davy?

Key numbers for living in Davy: median home $23,900, median household income $38,750, crime index 5 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Davy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.