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Beckley, WV

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Population
16,373
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,420 ft
Median Home Value
$158,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$869/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,826
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in West VirginiaPopulation ranking#9 highest population in West VirginiaNearest larger communityCharleston, West Virginia47 miles away · 46,117 residents.

About Beckley

Beckley is a city and the county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, serving as the commercial center of the southern portion of the state. Founded in 1838 and historically known for its prominent coal mining industry, the community of approximately 16,800 hosts the campus of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology. The city features local cultural attractions like the Youth Museum and is served by Raleigh County Schools.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Heat ImpactA+99.5ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.1rating

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