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Crime in Beckley summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Beckley. Key points include:
There were 1,394 total crimes in Beckley in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Beckley is 8,517.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Beckley is 604.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Beckley is 7,912.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Beckley is 301.90% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Beckley Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Beckley / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,394 | 8,517.1 | 1,410.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 99 | 604.9 | 248.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 55.0 | 9.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 71 | 433.8 | 185.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,295 | 7,912.3 | 1,161.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 144 | 879.8 | 178.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,123 | 6,861.4 | 905.1 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 171.1 | 78.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Beckley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Beckley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Beckley is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Beckley is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Beckley is $146,482.
The median income in Beckley is $45,826.
Beckley's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Beckley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Beckley | West Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 86 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 68 | 61 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Beckley, WV Weather
The average high in Beckley is 61.2° and the average low is 41.3°.
There are 93.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.1 inches of precipitation each year with 50.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Beckley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 93.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 50.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Beckley, WV Photos
2 Reviews & Comments About Beckley
I live in beckley and yea some spots look like iraq and also the mayor of Charleston or something shipped off a lot of homeless people to beckley and other spots
I'm from Beckley and there's nothing in this whole state. We are the poorest and most unhealthy state in the U.S. We have the highest overdose rate in the country to.
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Beckley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Beckley
The current population in Beckley is 16,818. The population has decreased 3.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,818 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 16,977 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 17,132 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 17,261 | 6.3% |
| 2020 | 16,240 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 16,452 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 16,697 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 16,963 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 17,348 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 17,375 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 17,529 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 17,653 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 17,596 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 17,560 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 17,503 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Beckley
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Beckley is:
70.6% White with 11,881 White residents.
16.5% African American with 2,767 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 446 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 25 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 21 Other residents.
6.4% Two Or More with 1,075 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 600 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Beckley | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.6% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.5% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Gender in Beckley
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Beckley is 51.2% female with 8,617 female residents.
Beckley is 48.8% male with 8,201 male residents.
| Gender | Beckley | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Beckley for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Beckley completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Beckley completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Beckley completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Beckley completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Beckley completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Beckley completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Beckley completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Beckley completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Beckley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Beckley | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Beckley, West Virginia
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16.0% of households in Beckley earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Beckley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.4% of households in Beckley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Beckley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Beckley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.5% of households in Beckley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.5% of households in Beckley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.9% of households in Beckley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.0% of households in Beckley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Beckley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Beckley | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.0% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.4% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
