Monroe County
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Monroe County, West Virginia, is a picturesque rural county known for its rolling mountains, historic charm, and strong sense of community. Visitors will find peaceful small towns, scenic byways, and plenty of outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
46,274
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.56°, -80.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,745
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
45
English
100
Temperature
11.1°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
0.2°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-20.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1081 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LWB
Distance
36 km
Explore
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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.