Craigsville, West Virginia
Craigsville is a community of 2,190 people in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Why visit Craigsville
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Beaver Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 100 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Craigsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Craigsville
Craigsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,173 at the 2020 census (down from 2,213 at the 2010 census).
From the Wikipedia article Craigsville, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Beaver Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
1798 Webster Road, Craigsville
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship9
History
The community derives its name from James Craig, an original owner of the town site.
Located near Craigsville is the Beaver Mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
From the History section of Craigsville, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Nicholas County Career/Technical Center
School · 0.4 mi
215 Milam Addition Rd, Craigsville
Healthcare3
Map of Craigsville
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 4.3 in | 26.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 4.0 in | 21.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 5.3 in | 16.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.8 in | 5.3 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 60°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 4.5 in | 22.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richwood 1Sse (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nicholas County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-06-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- Ansted 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Alderson 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Bradley 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Beckley 47 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Coal Fork 48 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Chesapeake 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Belle 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Buckhannon 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Covington 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Charleston 53 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Craigsville, West Virginia - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Craigsville, WV 26205, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Craigsville, West Virginia - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Curtin, Nicholas County, West Virginia - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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