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 · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.