West Virginia’s
Best
Cities for Sleep
2020
The Mountain State is known for its coal production, Civil War History, and, thanks to the song by John Denver, its country roads. West Virginia broke away from Virginia to join the Union during the Civil War in 1863. The entire state is mountainous and lies within the Appalachian Region. 75% of West Virginia is still covered by forest, which includes trees like sugar maple and northern red oak. West Virginia is the 38th most populous in the country.
Fast facts about West Virginia:
- The state’s New River Gorge Bridge is the longest steel arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere
- Organ Cave in Greenbrier County, West Virginia is the 3rd largest cave in the US
- 15% of the nation’s coal is produced by West Virginia
- Golden Delicious apples originated in West Virginia in 1775
- Mother’s Day was first observed at a church in Grafton, West Virginia in 1908
West Virginia’s largest metropolitan area, Charleston, has a population of around 200,000, while its smallest town, Clearview, has just 492 residents. So how do folks in these very different cities sleep? Do suburban West Virginians top our list for slumber? Let’s take a look at the numbers and find out.
The percentage of adults who report insufficient sleep each year. Insufficient sleep increases the chance of weight gain, cognitive problems, and cardiovascular disease
The percentage of adults who report a BMI — or body mass index — above 30%. Higher body mass usually equals a greater risk of sleep apnea
The percentage of adults who report excessive drinking. Heavy drinking is linked to disrupted sleep and less REM sleep
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Cheat Lake, WV
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Teays Valley, WV
13,805 340 79,722 4.9 360 4.5 140 4.5 180 3.61 100 47
Bridgeport, WV
8,681 370 82,359 5.1 340 5 130 5 200 3.36 130 48
Charles Town, WV
6,064 350 70,708 4.5 350 4.4 160 4.4 190 3.36 100 31
Brookhaven, WV
5,467 370 66,364 4.7 300 4.7 180 4.7 200 3.4 150 37
Hurricane, WV
6,506 340 55,000 4.9 360 4.5 140 4.5 180 3.61 100 47
Cross Lanes, WV
9,835 380 61,373 4.7 360 4.6 130 4.6 210 3.64 140 50
Ranson, WV
5,182 350 44,769 4.5 350 4.4 160 4.4 190 3.36 100 31
Pea Ridge, WV
6,345 370 48,972 5.1 320 4.9 120 4.9 220 3.64 150 45
South Charleston, WV
12,240 380 50,885 4.7 360 4.6 130 4.6 210 3.64 140 50
Morgantown, WV
30,955 370 37,900 4.7 300 4.7 180 4.7 200 3.4 150 37
St. Albans, WV
10,069 380 48,475 4.7 360 4.6 130 4.6 210 3.64 140 50
Vienna, WV
10,230 360 45,575 4.7 370 4.9 130 4.9 210 3.71 130 55
Weirton, WV
18,449 360 45,058 4.8 370 4.7 130 4.7 190 3.96 130 61
Charleston, WV
47,215 380 45,797 4.7 360 4.6 130 4.6 210 3.64 140 50
Nitro, WV
6,462 380 43,952 4.7 360 4.6 130 4.6 210 3.64 140 50
Dunbar, WV
7,205 380 42,438 4.7 360 4.6 130 4.6 210 3.64 140 50
Clarksburg, WV
15,480 370 40,068 5.1 340 5 130 5 200 3.36 130 48
Parkersburg, WV
29,675 360 36,414 4.7 370 4.9 130 4.9 210 3.71 130 55
Fairmont, WV
18,411 400 39,759 4.9 340 4.7 130 4.7 260 3.5 130 52
Huntington, WV
46,048 370 30,359 5.1 320 4.9 120 4.9 220 3.64 150 45
Wheeling, WV
26,771 380 41,171 5.1 400 4.9 130 4.9 220 3.82 130 60
Buckhannon, WV
5,493 390 34,423 4.9 360 5.1 130 5.1 220 3.12 140 60
Elkins, WV
7,026 410 39,470 5.2 340 5.2 120 5.2 240 2.91 130 54
New Martinsville, WV
5,141 400 41,673 5.3 370 5.1 120 5.1 240 3.68 150 72
Martinsburg, WV
17,465 430 40,450 5.2 350 4.9 130 4.9 230 3.4 110 37
Grafton, WV
5,040 400 31,627 5.1 370 5.1 120 5.1 220 3.29 120 49
Oak Hill, WV
8,218 400 40,110 5.3 400 5.1 110 5.1 270 3.29 150 64
Moundsville, WV
8,401 380 30,409 5.1 400 4.9 130 4.9 220 3.82 130 60
Princeton, WV
5,741 420 40,467 5.5 380 5.5 100 5.5 240 3.12 150 58
Beckley, WV
16,183 420 39,695 5.6 390 5.5 100 5.5 230 3.22 150 54
Bluefield, WV
9,730 420 33,510 5.5 380 5.5 100 5.5 240 3.12 150 58How Did We Determine the Best Cities for Sleep?
Sleep is impacted by important behavioral, environmental, and lifestyle factors. We compiled our list of Best Cities for Sleep by looking at 10 key metrics backed by scientific research. Keep reading to find out which metrics we chose and how they affect slumber.
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