Oceana, West Virginia
Oceana is a town of 1,203 people in Wyoming County, West Virginia, founded in 1797.
Why visit Oceana
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Wyoming County Historical Museum and Gilliland Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oceana
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oceana
Oceana is a town in Wyoming County, West Virginia. The population was 1,462 at the time of the 2020 census. Oceana is the oldest city in Wyoming County and was the county seat until 1907.
From the Wikipedia article Oceana, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
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Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes6
History
Established in 1797 by early settler and Revolutionary War veteran John Cooke, it was county seat of Wyoming County until 1907, when Pineville was designated after a series of disputed elections.
From the History section of Oceana, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Delilah United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
107 Weaver Street, Oceana
Oceana United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
Cook Parkway, Oceana
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School
School · 5.7 mi
111 Glen Fork Hollow Road, Glen Fork
Road Branch Elementary & Middle School
School · 4.7 mi
1165 Huff Creek Rd, Cyclone
Healthcare7
Map of Oceana
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 4.2 in | 7.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 25°F | 3.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 30°F | 4.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 39°F | 4.7 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 31°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 27°F | 4.2 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oceana 2 Se (1 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
Wyoming County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-02-26: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-03-31: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2012-11-27: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Man 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Mullens 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Crab Orchard 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Logan 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Mabscott 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- MacArthur 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Mount Gay-Shamrock 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Beckley 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Bradley 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Madison 27 mi north, about 44 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Oceana, West Virginia, Magnolia677, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oceana, West Virginia - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oceana, WV 24870, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oceana, WV 24870, USA - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oceana Middle School - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oceana, WV 24870, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oceana, West Virginia - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Church of God - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hillbilly's Discount and the Back Room - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gino's - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harbor Light Baptist Church and The Promise Land Church - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tribute to the Armed Forces of the United States of America - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Berlin McKinney Elementary School - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chestnut Street - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Hall - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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