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Beckley, West Virginia

       
Total population 16,828 Average January/July temperatures 28.8° / 69.9°
Median home price $ 74,500 Annual Precipitation 42.22 in. /yr.

Beckley, West Virginia

The county seat for Raleigh County is largely residential.

Cultural Attractions
The Raleigh County Veterans Museum is located in Beckley.
Economy
Beckley, the eighth-largest city in West Virginia, is the retail and commercial center of southern West Virginia.
Geography
Beckley sits in south-central West Virginia.
Historical
The community was named for founder John Beckley.
Recreation
Little Beaver State Park offers many amenities, including trails, fishing, and swimming.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 37.99 ° / 19.62 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 80.04 ° / 59.83 °
Precipitation (?) 42.22 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 21
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 107
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 74,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $32248.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $29073
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.5 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 7
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 1
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 12
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 5
Number of libraries within the county (?) 6
Number of museums within the county (?) 3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 2
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 16,828
Population density (?) 1,812 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 30.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,584 people
Education (?) 21 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 4
Number of clinics within the county (?) 44
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 10
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