Mineralwells, West Virginia
Mineralwells is a community of 2,389 people in Wood County, West Virginia.
Why visit Mineralwells
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Woodridge Golf Club and Scott Field.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Mineralwells
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mineralwells
Mineralwells, also known as Mineral Wells, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,950 at the 2010 census, in which, by 2020, the population decreased to 1,805.
From the Wikipedia article Mineralwells, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
School · 2.5 mi
Public college in Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Caperton Center For Applied Technology
School · 2.4 mi
212 Technology Dr, Parkersburg
Healthcare1
Map of Mineralwells
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Parkersburg (7 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
Wood County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Mud/Landslide)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Parkersburg 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Lubeck 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Belpre 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Blennerhassett 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Vienna 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Boaz 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Reno 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Marietta 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Devola 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Newport 22 mi northeast, about 35 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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