NewarkWV
A town settled in 1850, now home to 495 people.
Is Newark a good place to live?
Newark’s average commute is 36 minutes, where West Virginia’s towns sit at 21 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. No town among the 62 in West Virginia we compare has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Newark. Newark has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
495 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Newark: who provides what
Newark is unincorporated, so Wirt 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newark.
Natural hazards: very high risk in Newark, mostly inland flooding
Newark’s risk rating from FEMA is 97 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 94% come from inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most of Newark’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.1 jobs for each of them
Only 2 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Newark. In Newark, 24% of residents live below the poverty line. Half the trips to work are shorter than 18 miles. The typical household income for Newark comes to $48,000.
| Newark | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 24% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 14% | 8% |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Newark
The range runs from 23° on a January night to 86° on a July afternoon, with about 11 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Newark is
Among adults in Newark, 43% have obesity. In Newark, nearly a fifth of adults report frequent physical distress, and 17% have diabetes.
| Newark | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 36% |
| What stands out | Newark | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 46.4% | 55.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Newark
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Newark
About 4 of every 100 Newark residents are enrolled in college, about the same as West Virginia.
98% of working residents leave Newark for work
Where Newark’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Newark
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Newark, WV a good place to live?
Newark has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.