Nitro, West Virginia

About Nitro

Nitro is a close-knit town in western West Virginia with an estimated population of 6,366.

Nitro holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,192 residents per square mile.

📰 Nitro News Today

• John Montgomery Obituary (2026) - Nitro, WV - Charleston Gazette-Mail Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Run For The Wall returns to West Virginia later this week with stop scheduled in Nitro wvmetronews.com · May 17
• Helena Jane Hudnall Obituary | Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium | Nitro, WV Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• 2 Dead, Dozens Injured Following Chemical Leak In Institute West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Apr 22
• ICE raid at Nitro’s Rio Grande restaurant shows humanity at its worst West Virginia Watch · Jan 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Nitro Unique

• A top-25 city in West Virginia by population (#22 of 230 incorporated places).
• The only place in America named Nitro — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,366.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Nitro

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Nitro

• Guadalajara Modern Mexican — mexican
• TGI Friday's — american
• Barnyard BBQ — barbecue
• Bob Evans — american
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Cracker Barrel — american
• Golden Corral — american
• Golden Wok — asian
• Li'l Huskies — ice cream
• Mediterranean Breeze Restaurant — greek

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Nitro Wars Museum · Museum
• Indian Rock · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nitro

• Living Memorial Park reviews ★
• Ridenour Memorial Park reviews ★
• Robert C. Byrd Boat Launch reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Nitro

• Nitro Elementary School
• Nitro High School
• Rock Branch Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Nitro

🏘️ Nearby Communities