Ballard, WV, USA, 2016
Peterstown’s story
210 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1932 on.
- 1816Peterstown is settled
PeterstownWV
Photo: Idawriter · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
449
2025 Census estimate · +0.4% since 2020
Typical home
$185K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$39K
median
Median age
21.8
years
Jobs based here
121
Balanced
Is Peterstown a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Peterstown. Peterstown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Peterstown stand out
Where Peterstown beats most towns.
Small town
449 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Peterstown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Peterstown, and how to reach them.
PowerAppalachian Power17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRed Sulphur PSD1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers81% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Peterstown’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMonroe Clerk of the County CommissionMonroe County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code2496324963 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Peterstown.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Peterstown
Peterstown has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 25° and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–46°
Spring42–66°
Summer61–84°
Fall44–67°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Peterstown
Most working residents leave Peterstown for work: only 4% work in town. 22% of residents live below the poverty line in Peterstown, above both the West Virginia town median (16%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Jobs based in Peterstown fell to 121 in 2023, 113 fewer than in 2013.
4%work in town
| Peterstown | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 14% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Peterstown4%
Blacksburg5%
Rich Creek5%
Pearisburg5%
Union5%
20 mi
median commute distance
121
jobs based in Peterstown
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Peterstown is
Peterstown beats the West Virginia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 18% of adults report frequent physical distress in Peterstown, against 17% in West Virginia’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. 46% of Peterstown adults have high blood pressure.
| Peterstown | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 44% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 31% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 12% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Peterstown | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with arthritis | 41.9% | 37.7% |
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
10.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Peterstown is valued at about $185K
The typical Peterstown home is worth about $185,000, up 4.3% in a year, close to the West Virginia typical home. Peterstown’s median rent is $621 a month.
$185KZillow home value
| Peterstown | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $621 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 68% | 73% |
Typical home value
Peterstown$185K
West Virginia$177K
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Peterstown faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Peterstown.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 1978
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 20 attractions →Appalachian Trail and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Peterstown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw23 mi Park & preserveAppalachian Trail3.0M visitors a year
20 mi National PreserveNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve2.0M visitors a year
24 mi Stadium & arenaLane Stadium
15 mi LakeMountain Lake
38 mi LandmarkProject Greek Island
39 mi Park & preserveThe Summit Bechtel Family National Scout ReserveSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Appalachian Trail: Paulba. Original uploader was Paulbalegend at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: NKS22, Public domain · Lane Stadium: User:B, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mountain Lake: Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Project Greek Island: Z22, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve: Lisa Strader, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Peterstown
16pages on Peterstown
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Peterstown
About 1 of every 100 Peterstown residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
About Peterstown
Town in West Virginia, United States
Peterstown is a town in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 456 at the 2020 census. The town was named after Christian Peters, a pioneer settler. The town is the site of the 1928 discovery of the 34.48 carat (6.896 g) Jones Diamond by Grover C. Jones and his son, William "Punch" Jones.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,624 ft
- ZIP code
- 24963
- Area code
- 304
Questions about Peterstown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Peterstown, WV a good place to live?
Peterstown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.