Weirton, WV
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 19,359 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Weirton sits in the northern panhandle of West Virginia.
Recreation
The Thomas E. Milsop Community Center offers sports and fitness facilities, as well as a gathering place for social activities and special events.
Historical
The community was named for the Weirton Steel Co., which was established in 1910.
Economy
Weirton is home to the Weirton Steel Co., the eighth-largest integrated steel producer in the nation.
Fun Fact
Weirton was a filming location for the 1978 movie The Deer Hunter and the 1984 movie Reckless.
| Population [details] | 19,359 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 55.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 163.35 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 15.50% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 38.72 °F/18.03 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 82.99 °F/58.83 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 39.58 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 57 |
| Cost of living [details] | 92.9 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Columbus (127.50 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL (19.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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