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Frank, West Virginia
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Frank, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Frank, West Virginia
Frank, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Pocahontas
Area
 • Total 0.383 sq mi (0.99 km2)
 • Land 0.383 sq mi (0.99 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 90
 • Density 235/sq mi (91/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

Frank is a small community located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population. However, it doesn't have its own local city government like a town or city. In 2010, about 90 people lived in Frank.

About Frank, West Virginia

Frank is a small community in the state of West Virginia. It is found in Pocahontas County. The area is known as a "census-designated place." This means it's a special area that the government uses to collect information about its population.

How Frank Got Its Name

The community of Frank was named in 1926. It was named to honor a man named Frank Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was a local businessman. He owned a tannery in the area. A tannery is a place where animal hides are processed. They are turned into leather.

Life in Frank

The cost of living in Frank is much lower than the average for the United States. This means that things like housing and everyday goods are less expensive there. The unemployment rate in Frank is 6.2%. This is a bit higher than the average for the whole U.S., which is 3.9%.

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