Charleston is in Kanawha County and is one of the best places to live in West Virginia. Living in Charleston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Charleston there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Charleston and residents tend to lean conservative.

Is Charleston West Virginia a safe city?

Charleston is safer versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the citys boundaries. Considering only the crime rate, Charleston is as safe as the West Virginia state average and safer than the national average.

What is the safest place to live in West Virginia?

Top 5 Safest Cities in West VirginiaCityPopulationRankRavenswood3,7201Kenova2,9792Buckhannon5,5163Ranson5,29241 more row