Beckley, WV

Beckley is a small city in West Virginia with a population of 16,977. Residents earn $39,939 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

16,977 Population 1,787/sq mi density

$39,939 Median Income $30,990 per capita

$148,800 Home Value $142,722 Zillow

$867 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

1,057 Violent Crime/100K 7,207 property/100K

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$39,939 median income, 1.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$148,800 home value, $867/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,057 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

25.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Beckley, WV.

Name	Description
Ferguson Rock	Marker can be reached from Laurel Terrace just west of F Street, on the right when traveling west.
Wildwood	Marker can be reached from Laurel Terrace west of F Street.