What are the schools like in Vivian, WV?

Vivian is served primarily by McDowell County Schools. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Vivian?

The median household income in Vivian, WV is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Vivian, WV?

Vivian has an average high temperature of 42.6°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.0 inches.

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

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

Vivian 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 Vivian, WV a Good Place to Live?

Vivian is a small town of 0 in West Virginia, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Vivian stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vivian is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vivian 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 Vivian metro area.

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

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vivian'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

Vivian is served primarily by McDowell County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vivian, WV	National Avg
School District	McDowell County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vivian sees average highs of 42.6°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 20.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vivian, WV
Average High — January	42.6°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	20.0"

Demographics

Metric	Vivian, WV	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kimball, WV 1 mi Keystone, WV 3 mi Northfork, WV 4 mi Pageton, WV 4 mi Gary, WV 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Vivian

Vivian, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24853

Vivian vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vivian, WV affordable or expensive?

Vivian has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Vivian, WV?

Vivian'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 Vivian?

Public schools in Vivian are operated by McDowell County Schools. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. N/A of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vivian, WV a good place to live?

Vivian, WV has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Vivian?

Vivian averages 42.6°F in January and 82.8°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 Vivian?

Vivian, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24853.

What is the population of Vivian?

The population of Vivian, West Virginia is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vivian?

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