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A town of 467, settled in 1903.
Chattaroy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1974 and 4 maps from 1915 on.
Chattaroy is unincorporated, so Mingo County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Chattaroy.
Among households in Chattaroy, 62% own their home, below both West Virginia’s towns (68%) and U.S. towns (73%). Typical home values fell 13% in the year to September 2026. Its typical rent comes in at $912 a month.
| Chattaroy | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 62% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $912 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Of the losses FEMA expects in Chattaroy, 89% come from inland flooding. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 97% of U.S. communities. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 7 declared disasters, most recently in 2025.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
For half of commuters, work is under 21 miles away. The top destinations are Williamson (20%), South Williamson (7%) and Pikeville (5%).
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
25% never finished high school. In Chattaroy, 23% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. People 65 and older are 10% of residents (21% statewide); children under 18 are 27% of residents (20% statewide).
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8 points. Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Chattaroy | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.2% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.5% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.4% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.6% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 25.2% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.8% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 30.2% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.1% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.8% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Only 2 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a higher peak summer temperature than Chattaroy. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 26° and about 13 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The share of adults in Chattaroy who have been diagnosed with depression: 36%. Only one of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare has a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Chattaroy. Add to that, among adults locally, 48% sleep under 7 hours, where West Virginia’s towns sit at 40% and U.S. towns at 36%. A quarter of adults in Chattaroy report frequent mental distress; 21% report frequent physical distress.
| Chattaroy | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 21% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 32% | 25% |
| What stands out | Chattaroy | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 24.6% | 16.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1.1 miles of trail. Chattaroy’s concentration of trails is 0.6 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Chattaroy; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Chattaroy residents are enrolled in college, about the same as West Virginia.
Where Chattaroy’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Census-designated place in West Virginia, United States
Chattaroy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 641 at the 2020 census (down from 756 at the 2010 census). The community's name is an accurate preservation of the Native American name of the nearby Big Sandy River, Chattaroy.
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Chattaroy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.