Buckhannon, West Virginia

About Buckhannon

Buckhannon is a close-knit town in eastern West Virginia, home to 5,049 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Buckhannon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,772 residents per square mile.

📰 Buckhannon News Today

• Water rescues continue in Upshur County as waters rise WV MetroNews · Jul 22
• UPDATE: Identities confirmed of 2 killed in West Virginia flooding WBOY.com · Jul 23
• RAW: WV: SEVERE WEATHER: BUCKHANNON, WV FLOODING | National News crossroadstoday.com · Jul 22
• UPDATE: Buckhannon City Council waives permit fees for flood-related repair, restoration WDTV 5 · Jul 21
• Latest flood updates: Supply pickup, debris removal, vaccine clinics and more My Buckhannon · Jul 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Buckhannon Unique

• A top-25 city in West Virginia by population (#25 of 230 incorporated places).
• The only place in America named Buckhannon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,049.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Buckhannon

• CJ Maggie's American Grill — american
• China Wok
• Huddle House — american
• Mama Roma — italian
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Don Paco
• Don Patron Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Don Patron Mexican Resturant — mexican
• Fox's Pizza Den — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Buckhannon

• Buckhannon City Park reviews ★
• Fred Brooks Park reviews ★
• Jawbone Park reviews ★
• North End Park reviews ★
• North End Youth Center reviews ★
• Pringle Tree Park reviews ★
• Riverwalk Park reviews ★
• Stockert Youth Center reviews ★
• Stockert Youth Center Recreation Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Buckhannon

• B-u Middle School
• Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
• Buckhannon Upshur High School
• Fred W Eberle Tech Center
• Hodgesville Elementary
• Tennerton Elementary
• Union Elementary School
• Washington District Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• St Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Buckhannon

🏘️ Nearby Communities