BeckleyWest Virginia
Beckley is a city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 17,286 at the 2020 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in the state.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Beckley
Set in the southern part of West Virginia, Beckley is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 16,515. It ranks as the 9th largest city in West Virginia.
Officially, Beckley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,738 residents per square mile.
What Makes Beckley Unique
- A top-25 city in West Virginia by population (#9 of 230 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Beckley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,515.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Beckley
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Beckley
- Academy Of Careers And Technology
- Beckley Elementary
- Beckley-Stratton Middle School
- Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary
- Crescent Elementary
- Hollywood Elementary
- Maxwell Hill Elementary
- Park Middle School
- Stanaford Elementary School
- Stratton Elementary
- Woodrow Wilson High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Beckley Va Medical Center ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Beckley Arh Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Raleigh General Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.