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Buckhannon, WV

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Population
5,054
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,426 ft
Median Home Value
$158,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$885/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,615
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in West VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in West VirginiaNearest larger communityClarksburg, West Virginia20 miles away · 15,562 residents.

About Buckhannon

Buckhannon is the only incorporated city and the county seat of Upshur County, West Virginia, situated along the Buckhannon River. Famous as the home of West Virginia Wesleyan College and the annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival, the community of approximately 5,116 is served by the Upshur County Schools district locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.3rating

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