Bank-of-Danville-building-wv, 2018
Danville’s story
136 years in pictures
Census counts: 327 in 1920, 672 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 6 maps from 1911 on.
- 1890Danville is settled
DanvilleWV
A town of 630, settled in 1890.
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Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
630
2025 Census estimate · −6.9% since 2020
Typical home
$111K
+4% in a year
Household income
$24K
median
Median age
62.9
years
Jobs based here
535
A job hub
Is Danville a good place to live?
46% of residents are 65 or older in Danville, against 21% in West Virginia’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Danville. Danville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Danville stand out
Where Danville beats most towns.
Small town
630 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
MadisonDanville
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Danville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Danville, and how to reach them.
PowerAppalachian Power17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWest Virginia American WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers80% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Danville’s trash rules yet
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 hereBoone Clerk of the County CommissionBoone County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP codes25053, 2552925053 93% · 25529 7%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 Danville.
Work & commute
Danville stands out in West Virginia and nationally: the median household income there is lower
Danville’s median household income is $24,000, where West Virginia’s towns sit at $59,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 26% of residents live below the poverty line in Danville. Jobs based in Danville fell to 535 in 2023, 756 fewer than in 2013.
4%work in town
| Danville | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 26% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $24,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 14% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Danville4%
Charleston18%
South Charleston8%
Madison8%
Logan3%
21 mi
median commute distance
535
jobs based in Danville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Danville, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 72 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Danville.
95risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
72
paid flood claims since 1978
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A typical Danville home is worth about $111K
The typical Danville home is worth about $111,000, up 4% in a year, 37% below the West Virginia typical home. Danville’s median rent is $530 a month.
$111KZillow home value
Typical home value
Danville$111K
West Virginia$177K
+4%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Danville, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Danville has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 26° and about 17 inches of snow falls in a winter.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–47°
Spring43–68°
Summer63–86°
Fall46–69°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Danville is
Danville beats the West Virginia average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 49% of Danville adults have high blood pressure. Only 5 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Danville.
| Danville | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 44% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 32% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 12% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
2 better25 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Danville | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.2% | 11% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 79.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.2% | 9.6% |
Boone Memorial Hospital
2.9 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 Danville
16pages on Danville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Danville; the nearest are
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Logan18.9 mi$5,136 in-state tuitionWest Virginia State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Institute21 mi$9,570 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Danville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as West Virginia.
A job hub
Every workday, about 527 people come to Danville for work
Where Danville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
535jobs based in Danville
4%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Danville
Town in West Virginia, United States
Danville is a town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 660 at the 2020 census. Danville was incorporated in 1911 and named for Dan Rock, the town's first postmaster. Danville was formerly known as Newport and Red House.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 699 ft
- ZIP code
- 25053
- Area code
- 304
Questions about Danville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Danville, WV a good place to live?
Danville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.