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Benwood
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Benwood is a small, welcoming town on the banks of the Ohio River in West Virginia, known for its historic charm and community-oriented atmosphere. Its compact layout makes it easy to explore, while surrounding scenery offers peaceful river views and local parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
1,252
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.02°, -80.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,662
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-22.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1021 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
GWV
Distance
8 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 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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