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Beckley
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Beckley is a small city set in the mountains of southern West Virginia, known for its mining heritage and outdoor recreation. Visitors will find a welcoming community, cultural attractions, and easy access to the scenic New River Gorge region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
17,286
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.78°, -81.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,190
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
-20.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1173 mm
Internet Speed
371 Mbps
Upload
148 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BKW
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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