Ohio County
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Set in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, Ohio County is anchored by the city of Wheeling. Known for its rich history, Victorian architecture, and proximity to the Ohio River, the county blends old-world charm with convenient modern amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
42,425
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.10°, -80.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,270
Local Cost
$1,348
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
84
English
99
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HLG
Distance
9 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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.