Wetzel County
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Wetzel County is a picturesque rural area in West Virginia, centered around river communities and rolling Appalachian hills. The county offers a laid-back atmosphere, outdoor recreation, and a glimpse into authentic small-town America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
14,442
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.61°, -80.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
59
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,755
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
48
English
100
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.5°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-21.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1099 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GWV
Distance
40 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 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.