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Keyser, WV

Founded 1852Mineral CountyElev. 246 m
Population
4,870
Median home
$141,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Keyser

Keyser is home to roughly 4,870 residents. Keyser was founded in 1852 and sits in Mineral County. The median age is 39.7 and the median household income is $47,991. Homes carry a median value of $141,400, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.1%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,870
Median age
39.7
Median household income
$47,991
Per-capita income
$29,477
Poverty rate
27.3%
High-school grad or higher
83.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg. commute
16.6 min
Work from home
11.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Black4.2%
Workforce by occupation
Service31.9%
Management, business, science & arts29.4%
Sales & office14.3%
Production, transportation & material moving12.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$141,400
Median gross rent
$631/mo
Owner-occupied
50%
Median year built
1962
Households
2,058
Avg. household size
2.15

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Keyser has 6 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading0%
Math10%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

KEYSER HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
KEYSER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 58
FOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -14
KEYSER PRIMARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -14
MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMOtherGrades -112
MINERAL COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime39% above national
Keyser536
West Virginia282
United States386
89% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime24% below national
Keyser1,484
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
11% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Keyser Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Keyser.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Mineral County
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Keyser is in Mineral County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Keyser was founded in 1852 and sits in Mineral County. Elevation ~246 m.

Map of Keyser
Keyser, WV
Where Keyser is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Carskadon, Thomas R., HouseMineral County Courthouse
Notable people from Keyser
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Harley Orrin StaggersRuth Ann DavisWoodrow Wilson BarrJohn F. Matheus
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Nearby cities
Kingwood (37 mi)Morgantown (53 mi)Martinsburg (54 mi)Westover (55 mi)Grafton (56 mi)Elkins (59 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Keyser, WV (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Keyser, West Virginia.

Charles Edward Robertson Jr, 71
Keyser · Mineral County · 26726
Richard Allen Mcnemar, 61
Keyser · Mineral County · 26726
AKA Richard Greene, Richard Mcnemar
David Harrison Johnson, 52
Keyser · Mineral County · 26726
James Travis Nelson Jr, 38
Keyser · Mineral County · 26726

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Keyser — frequently asked

What is the population of Keyser, West Virginia?
Keyser has a population of about 4,870, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Keyser?
The median home value in Keyser is $141,400, and the median gross rent is $631/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Keyser safe? What is the crime rate?
Keyser Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 536 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Keyser face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mineral County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including riverine flooding, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Keyser?
Keyser has 6 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Keyser?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Keyser. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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