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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
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$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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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 73/100.
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