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Paw Paw, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Morgan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
440 Population 830/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $24,498 per capita
$83,900 Home Value $225,273 Zillow
$989 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,900 home value, $989/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Paw Paw (69)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ranger Program, Park F...
Weather: The park is located in Cambria County, PA, and is at the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. Therefore, the park often takes on winter extremes. If planning on traveling from a long distance, please co...
Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park
State Park
1,624 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
Entrance: $20
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlif...
Weather: The weather is fairly mild. Summers can be very warm and humid and winters cold and snowy. We have four distinct seasons with the fall and spring being the best times to visit the battlefield.
Berkeley Springs State Park
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Run Sp
State Park
186 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Blue Knob State Park
State Park
6,042 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cacapon Resort State Park
State Park
6,322 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cacapon State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Caledonia State Park
State Park
1,119 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Canoe Creek State Park
State Park
959 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Casselman River Bridge Sp
State Park
3 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Catoctin Mountain Park
Park
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Climbing, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, J...
Weather: Summer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Wi...
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important wheat-growing region in the 1800s. It also witnessed dramatic Civil War campaigns, including the Bat...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Summers in Virginia are often very hot with high heat indexes. Check the weather in advance of your trip, and plan accordingly. Dress for the heat and for sun protection. Pack lots of water. The Shena...
Cowans Gap State Park
State Park
1,105 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dans Mountain State Park
State Park
481 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Deep Creek Lake Nrma
State Park
4,945 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Deep Creek Lake Sp
State Park
1,166 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the att...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Fall-Winter Cooler weather starts in September with warm days and cool nights. The first snowfall of the season occurs by mid-October and extends through late March to mid-April. Daytime temperatures ...
Fort Frederick Sp
State Park
622 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Fort Frederick State Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Tonoloway Sp
State Park
22 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Fowlers Hollow State Park
State Park
101 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gambrill Sp
State Park
36 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Gambrill State Park
State Park
23 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gathland Sp
State Park
130 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Gathland State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Greenbrier Sp
State Park
28 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Greenbrier State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your connection to the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. Discove...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Guided Tours, Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Harpers Ferry experiences all four seasons - the cold and snow of winter, the rain and flowers of spring, the humidity and sunshine of summer, and the chill and leaf change of fall. We will strive to ...
Herrington Manor Sp
State Park
286 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together to aid the "Johnstown sufferers." The story of the Johnstown Flood reminds us all, "....
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Winters can be cold and severe. Spring can be seasonable and wet. Summer can be hot with potentials for thunderstorms. Fall can be seasonal, with cold temperatures into October and November.
Keystone State Park
State Park
1,121 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kooser State Park
State Park
238 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Hill State Park
State Park
75 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Mountain State Park
State Park
493 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Ridge State Park
State Park
14,905 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Laurel Summit State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Linn Run State Park
State Park
590 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lost River State Park
State Park
4,094 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In August 1862, Union and Confederate armies converged for a second time on the plains of Manassas. The Confederates won a solid victory bringing them to t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Spring: Mild weather, with average low/high temperatures from 33 F to 75 F. Variable rainfall, with May being the wettest month of the year on average. Summer: Warm and humid weather, with average tem...
Mont Alto State Park
State Park
23 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New Germany Sp
State Park
664 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Camping, Hiking, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Weather associated with the PHT network is typical of a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons and variable precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures can vary from a high of 100 degrees F...
Rocky Gap Sp
State Park
2,869 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Sang Run State Park
State Park
81 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Seven Bends State Park
State Park
1,065 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shawnee State Park
State Park
3,749 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sky Meadows State Park
State Park
12 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Mountain Sb
State Park
16 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
South Mountain Sp
State Park
446 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
South Mountain State Park
State Park
75 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Mountain State Park
State Park
8,997 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield
State Park
146 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
State Park
State Park
118 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Swallow Falls Sp
State Park
399 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Sweet Run State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Trough Creek State Park
State Park
533 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Warriors Path State Park
State Park
304 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Monument Sp
State Park
178 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Washington Monument State Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Western Maryland Rail Trail
State Park
137 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail
State Park
232 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Wills Mountain State Park
State Park
374 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wolf Den Run Sp
State Park
1,988 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Woodmont Nrma
State Park
3,192 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Youghiogheny River Natural Environment Area
State Park
102 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Youghiogheny Wild River Nea
State Park
3,669 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0