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Peterstown, WV

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Population
449
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,620 ft
Median Home Value
$116,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$621/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,750
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 communityRadford, Virginia23 miles away · 17,243 residents.

About Peterstown

Peterstown is a town in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States. The 2020 census counted 456 residents. The town was named after Christian Peters, a pioneer settler. Jones and his son, William "Punch" Jones. That mix gives Peterstown a clear local shape within West Virginia, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. Peterstown lies along the border with Virginia and is located directly across Rich Creek from Midway, Giles County, Virginia.

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