Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Ship Rock
Attraction
The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre
Theatre Arts
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
Museum
Youth Museum of Southwestern West Virginia
Museum
Marquee Cinemas Galleria 14
Cinema
Food and Drink (16) F
Tudor's Biscuit World
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Judy's
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Cook Out
Fast Food
Penn Station
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Magic Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (11) F
Freedom Park
Park
Beckley Soccer Complex
Park
Wood Park
Park
New River Park
Park
Fitzpatrick Park
Park
Shops (35) F
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Beckley Christian Bookstore
Books
AT&T
Electronics
Zinnia's Nail Tan
Beauty
Calvin Broyles Jewelry
Fashion
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Sprint
Electronics
Rahall Company Store
Gift Shop
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Kohl's
Department Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Pretty Nails
Beauty
GoMart
Convenience Store
Beaver Creek Antiques
Furniture
Uniform Plus
Clothing
Simply A Dollar
Discount Store
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Maurices
Clothing
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Cato
Clothing
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Beckley.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Beckley is 88/100 - which is 3% higher than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime F

Beckley crime rates are 8,443 per 100k, which is 460% higher than West Virginia
Property Crime
7,701 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
742 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Beckley is $42,972 - which is 1% higher than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$42,972 F
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Primary Care Plus
Doctor
Jackie Withrow Hospital
Nursing Home
Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Colony Drug Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
MedExpress
Clinic
Raleigh General Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Transformation Weight Loss
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
West Virginia State Police, Troop 7
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B+

Beckley home prices are $109,300 - which is 2% higher than West Virginia
Home Price
$109,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-5% D+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D-

The Beckley graduation rate is 81% - which is 3% higher than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (12) F
Beckley-Stratton Middle School
Beckley Elementary
Stratton Elementary
Park Middle School
St Francis De Sales School
Mabscott Elementary
Mabscott Christian Academy
Stanaford Elementary School
Crescent Elementary
Maxwell Hill Elementary
Hollywood Elementary
Daniels Elementary
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary
High Schools (4) F
Academy Of Careers And Technology
Woodrow Wilson High School
Mabscott Christian Academy
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ratings B-

Beckley has an overall rating of 70% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes F
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Beckley, WV Area Guide

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Beckley Area Facts

  • Beckley has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Beckley crime rates are 460% higher than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Beckley is 3% higher than the West Virginia average

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Beckley, WV Shows Pride In The Blue Collar Lifestyle 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Living in Beckley, WV, you will quickly find that the phrase "blue-collar" is something the town takes great pride in. The town started out as an old coal mining town and even has a museum with a restored mine to celebrate that fact. Pride is one of the things that you will find ...Read More Beckley, WV could probably bottle and sell.

Speaking of selling, if you are looking to find or sell trinkets or "treasures" you need to visit the multiple antique stores and malls throughout Beckley, WV. Even residents of decades can find unique items for their home or office at these shops and spend hours on a Saturday discovering the talents the residents of the town have.

Due to it's location, Beckley has it's share of chain restaurants in town, but as a local you need to visit King Tut's. Just like Beckley itself, it's a trip back in time to the days of the drive-in restaurant with curbside service. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Beckley? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Freedom Park
      Beckley Soccer Complex
      Wood Park
      New River Park
      Fitzpatrick Park

      Entertainment

      Ship Rock
      The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre
      Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
      Youth Museum of Southwestern West Virginia
      Marquee Cinemas Galleria 14

      Food & Drink

      Tudor's Biscuit World
      Five Guys
      Dairy Queen
      Wendy's
      Judy's
      Hardee's
      Taco Bell
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Beckley? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Beckley.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Beckley? The cost of living in Beckley is 88/100 - which is 3% higher than West Virginia.
      Beckley
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Beckley? Beckley crime rates are 8,443, which are 460% higher than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      8,443 per 100k people

      263% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      263% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Beckley? The median income in Beckley is $42,972 which is 1% higher than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $42,97222% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,18912% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Beckley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
      Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Raleigh General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Colony Drug Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Beckley home prices? Beckley home prices are $109,300 - which is 2% higher than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $109,30041% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80615% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Beckley have good schools? The Beckley graduation rate is 81% - which is 3% higher than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Beckley a good place to live? Beckley has an overall rating of 70% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      46%

      12 total surveys

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