Paden City, West Virginia
Paden City is a city of 2,415 people in Tyler County, West Virginia.
Why visit Paden City
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Buck Knob.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Paden City
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About Paden City
Paden City is a city in Tyler and Wetzel counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. It was incorporated in 1916. The population was 2,550 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Paden City, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Jing Chen Chen's Garden
Restaurant · Chinese
143 North 4th Avenue, Paden City
Where to stay1
History
The town was named for Pennsylvania-born Obediah Paden (1755-1822), a local landowner. Nearby Paden Island and Paden Fork were also named for this individual, and the entire region, when owned by Paden, was known as Paden's Bottom.
The Paden City Pottery Company was established in 1911 by a European, John Lessel. He started his company there because Paden City had large clay deposits. At one time the company employed over 400 people. It made beautiful pottery and quality sets of dishes. It closed in 1950 but its products are still available for sale on many websites selling vintage dishware.
From the History section of Paden City, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Sistersville Elementary School
School · 4.8 mi
651 Sistersville Elementary School Road, Sistersville
Wetzel County Technical Education Center
School · 5.0 mi
2213 Mountaineer Hwy, New Martinsville
Map of Paden City
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hannibal Locks & Dam (6 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
Tyler County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-03: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Glendale Fokker Field (GWV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- New Martinsville 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Woodsfield 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Newport 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Moundsville 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Glen Dale 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Shadyside 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Harrisville 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- McMechen 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Marietta 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Barnesville 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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