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Buckhannon, West Virginia

Introduction to Buckhannon, West Virginia

Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur county, is located 87 miles NE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and is 100 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is home to approximately 5,725 residents.

Buckhannon History

Buckhannon was first settled in the 1760s. The city was established on January 15, 1816. The Virginia General Assembly chartered the city in 1852. It was originally a part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The city became apart of West Virginia on June 20, 1863. Buckhannon was incorporated on March 9, 1933. It was named after a Delaware chief. The city is the county seat of Upshur County, which was founded in 1851. The first courthouse of the area was built in 1854.

Buckhannon and nearby Attractions

  • Audra State Park
  • West Virginia State Wildlife Center
  • Barbour County Historical Society Museum
  • Watters Smith Memorial State Park
  • Ev - Un Breth Golf Course
  • Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

Things To Do In Buckhannon

The Stonecoal Lake Wildlife Management Area offers water - related recreation opportunities such as fishing and boating. It also offers facilities for hunting. One can visit the Hardwood forests provides excellent opportunities for hunting turkey, waterfowl, deer, and squirrel. The North Buckhannon Riverfront Park is also worth visiting. The Ev - Un Breth Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts.In addition, the city hosts the Upshur County Fair in the month of July, and the West Virginia Strawberry Festival in the month of May.

Buckhannon Transportation

Flights can be availed through Morgantown Municipal Airport.

Buckhannon Higher Education

West Virginia Wesleyan College is the local higher education institution. Others in the neighborhood include Glenville State College, Fairmont State College, and Salem International University.

High Points

Buckhannon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBuckhannon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBuckhannon Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Buckhannon Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Buckhannon College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Buckhannon Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Buckhannon Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Buckhannon, WV

Comparing Buckhannon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens83
Well-Paid Single Women58
Racial Diversity37
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men25
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income27
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use36
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime94

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