Star City, West Virginia
Star City is a town of 1,960 people in Monongalia County, West Virginia, founded in 1907.
Why visit Star City
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 68 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Monongalia Arts Center, College of Business and Economics, Alexander Wade House and Brown Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Star City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Star City
Star City is a town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,779 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Morgantown metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Star City, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Monongalia Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Visual and performing arts center in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
College of Business and Economics
School · 2.3 mi
Business school of West Virginia University
West Virginia University
School · 2.3 mi
Public university in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
West Virginia University College of Law
School · 1.7 mi
Law school in Morgantown, West Virginia, US
West Virginia University School of Dentistry
School · 1.6 mi
Dental school in Margantown, West Virginia, US
Museums and landmarks35
Alexander Wade House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
Brown Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Chancery Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Morgantown, West Virginia
D.I.B. Anderson Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Dering Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Office building in West Virginia, United States of America
Downtown Morgantown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Moore Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Morgantown, West Virginia, NRHP-listed
Ford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic home in West Virginia - NRHP 93001227
Fourth Ward School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
School building in Morgantown, West Virginia
Greenmont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Hackney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
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Judge Frank Cox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes68
Mountain Mama's Tavern and Sports Bar
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
1137 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown
Mo-Su 11:00-01:00
Saigon Pho
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.9 mi
Pho, bahn mi, other Vietnamese cuisine restaurant. Order on digital kiosk.
3109 University Ave, Morgantown
56 more on the map.
History
Star City was founded in 1907, and took its name from the local Star Glass Company.
From the History section of Star City, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship14
St. Mary's Orthodox Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Christian Missionary & Alliance Church
Church · Nondenominational · 0.9 mi
308 Elmhurst St, Morgantown
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Monongalia Technical Education Center
School · 3.7 mi
1000 Mississippi St, Morgantown
Healthcare9
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown
Hospital · 1.3 mi
1160 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown
Family Medicine - West Virginia University Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Map of Star City
191 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 22°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Morgantown L&D (3 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
Monongalia County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Mud/Landslide)
- 2017-08-18: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2015-03-31: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Granville 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Morgantown 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Brookhaven 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Cheat Lake 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Point Marion 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Bobtown 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Masontown 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Smithfield 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Fairmont 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Barrackville 15 mi southwest, about 24 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
- StarCityBridge, Brian M. Powell (user Bitmapped on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexand Wade, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Marys Tower, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brown Bldg Morgantown WV JMBocan, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mens Hall (Boreman Hall) WVU Morgantown WV, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wharf-District, Skippu at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Waitman T. Willey House, Morgantown, Barry Lee Wendell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stewart Hall, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chancery Hill Historic District - 1, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vance Farm, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monongalia Arts Center 2017, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Morgantown, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judge Frank Cox House Morgantown WV, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- S Park, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seneca Glass Company Factory ovens, William E. Barrett, Public domain
- Fourth Ward School (Morgantown, West Virginia) 1, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- Kern's Fort, KyrieEStevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rogers House (WVU Campus Ministry Center) Morgantown WV, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 74,70,60 Kingwood Street (Morgantown, West Virginia), Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- Old Stone House, Morgantown, Jamie Shultz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monongalia County Courthouse (2936498113), Taber Andrew Bain from Richmond, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Dering Building, Morgantown, WV, John M. Bocan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- E Moore 2, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building, Morgantown, WV, Barry Lee Wendell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hackney House, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morgantown Wharf and Warehouse Historic District -1, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Purinton, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walters House (Morgantown, West Virginia) south corner, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- Ford Hs, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Attending a game, Dud u serious, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-07-23 16 25 53 View north along West Virginia State Route 100 (Lazzelle Union Road) at Scotts Run Road (Monongalia County Route 19-25) in Bertha Hill, Monongalia County, West Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- S&PF - Morgantown Field Office (20220706-FS-WV-RMT-001), usfs_Eastern_Region, Public domain
- S&PF - Morgantown Field Office (20220516-FS-WV-RMT-001), usfs_Eastern_Region, Public domain
- Cicadas-FS-NRS-001 (51146789306), Forest Service Photography, Public domain
- Cicadas-FS-NRS-003 (51146789211), Forest Service Photography, Public domain
- 2023 Mountain State Derby, Wvfunnyman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cicadas-FS-NRS-002 (51146789376), Forest Service Photography, Public domain
- S&PF - Morgantown Field Office (20220628-FS-WV-RMT-001), usfs_Eastern_Region, Public domain
- S&PF - Morgantown Field Office (20210513-FS-WV-RMT-001), usfs_Eastern_Region, Public domain
- DIB Farm Garden, Stryker33, CC BY-SA 3.0
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