Keyser, West Virginia

About Keyser

Set in the northeastern part of West Virginia, Keyser is a small town with an estimated population of 4,802.

Officially, Keyser is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,438 residents per square mile.

📰 Keyser News Today

• Maynard James Saunders Obituary (2026) - Keyser, WV - Smith Funeral Home-Keyser Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Samantha L. "Nancy" Phillips WV News · Aug 17
• Storage Tank Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Keyser, West Virginia Facility Enter into Consent Agreement JD Supra · Aug 17
• Keyser High School (WV) Softball MaxPreps · Aug 5
• Semantics create frustration at first MARL hearing in Keyser WV MetroNews · Jun 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Keyser Unique

• The only place in America named Keyser — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Keyser

• El Jinete — mexican
• Fox's Pizza Den — pizza
• Wifey's Tacos — mexican
• Candlewyck Inn
• Clancys Pub — pub
• Denny's — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Keyser

• John R. Shelton City Pool reviews ★
• Laffey Park reviews ★
• Mill Meadow Park reviews ★
• North End Playground reviews ★
• Sally Burnside Park reviews ★
• South End Park reviews ★
• West End Playground reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Keyser

• Fountain Primary School
• Keyser High School
• Keyser Middle School
• Keyser Primary School
• Mineral County Alternative Program
• Mineral County Technical Center
• New Creek Primary School

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Potomac Valley Hospital ★ (1/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Keyser

🏘️ Nearby Communities