Hampshire County Development Authority
"Steeped in Tradition & Prepared for Transition" in Hampshire County, West Virginia
Community Profile
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World War I Memorial Statue Hampshire County Courthouse
| Geographical Data | |
Region |
Potomac Highlands |
County Seat |
Romney |
Land Area |
642 sq. miles |
Elevation Low |
510 feet |
Elevation High |
2,997 feet |
| Population | |
1980 |
14,867 |
1990 |
16,498 |
2000 |
20,203 |
2005 est. |
21,099 |
2010 est. |
21,951 |
Annual Growth Rate |
1.5% |
| Climate | |
Annual Precipitation |
35.2" |
Summer High Temp. |
86.2 F |
Winter Low Temp |
18.1 F |
Average Temp. |
52.0 F |
| Proximity to Major Cities | |
Washington DC |
112 |
Baltimore, MD |
133 |
New York, NY |
311 |
Pittsburgh, PA |
129 |
Philadelphia, PA |
230 |
Cincinnati, OH |
360 |
Cleveland, OH |
253 |
| Financial Institutions (# Sites) | |
Bank of Romney |
4 |
FNB Bank of Romney |
2 |
Capon Valley Bank |
3 |
| Schools | |
Elementary |
6 |
Middle |
2 |
High |
1 |
Higher Ed w/n 50 mi |
6 |
| Educational Attainment | |
High School + |
71.3% |
Associate's degree |
3.4% |
Bachelor's degree |
11.3% |
Advanced degree |
5.0% |
| Community Facilities | |
Libraries |
2 |
Churches
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45 |
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1 |
Post Offices |
14 |
Parks |
5 |
Cultural/Fitness Centers |
5 |
Motels |
2 |
Bed & Breakfasts |
5 |
Campgrounds |
7 |
Wildlife Management Areas |
7 |
National Forest |
1 |
| Medical Facilities | |
County Hospital |
1 |
Healthcare Centers |
6 |
Doctors |
14 |
Dentists |
5 |
