Bartley WV Miners Memorial, 2014
Bartley’s story
114 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2014 and 5 maps from 1912 on.
- 1912Bartley is settled
BartleyWV
A town of 327, settled in 1912.
Is Bartley a good place to live?
94% of residents live below the poverty line in Bartley, against 16% in West Virginia’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Bartley. Bartley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
327 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Bartley: who provides what
Bartley is unincorporated, so McDowell County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAppalachian Power17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMcdowell County PSD Bartley2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMcDowell CountyMcDowell County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMcDowell Clerk of the County CommissionMcDowell County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP codes24813, 2489224813 73% · 24892 27%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bartley.
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Bartley, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Bartley
Bartley has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Bartley’s July high is 83°F, where West Virginia’s towns sit at 86°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–45°
Spring41–66°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–67°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Bartley stands out in West Virginia and nationally: a larger share of its adults say their health is fair or poor
37% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Bartley. Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Bartley. 26% of adults report frequent mental distress in Bartley.
| Bartley | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 24% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 21% | 17% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Bartley | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 41.4% | 19.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 28.8% | 16.2% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 18.1% | 11% |
Welch Community Hospital
10.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bartley
12pages on Bartley
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bartley; the nearest are
Appalachian College of PharmacyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Oakwood, VA17.2 miSouthwest Virginia Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Cedar Bluff, VA23 mi$5,075 in-state tuitionBluefield State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bluefield27.6 mi$10,648 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Bartley residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
About Bartley
Census-designated place in West Virginia, United States
Bartley is a census-designated place (CDP) located in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along the Norfolk and Western Railroad on the Dry Fork. As of the 2020 census, its population was 146 (down from 224 at the 2010 census). According to the Geographic Names Information System, Bartley has also been known as Bartlett and Peeryville.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,270 ft
- ZIP code
- 24813
Questions about Bartley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bartley, WV a good place to live?
Bartley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.