Raleigh County
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Raleigh County, located in southern West Virginia, is characterized by its blend of historic small towns, natural beauty, and the commercial center of Beckley. Visitors enjoy easy access to outdoor activities, friendly communities, and a taste of Appalachian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
74,591
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.77°, -81.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
73
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,190
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
100
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BKW
Distance
11 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 2026-03-21.
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: 64/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.