City profile
Beckley, WV
Raleigh County · Population 16,818
Beckley is a town in Raleigh County, WV with about 16,818 residents and a typical home value near $158,000. It is 47 miles from Charleston, WV, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
165
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$158,000
Typical monthly housing
$931
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.82%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.59%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 66/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Riverine flooding, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
134 mi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 22% Democratic / 76% Republican
Community
Population
16,818
Black population
16.5%
County
Raleigh County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving WV than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 16,818 residents
- Typical home value about $158,000
- 47 miles from Charleston, WV
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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