Barboursville, West Virginia

About Barboursville

Barboursville is a small town in western West Virginia, home to 4,326 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Barboursville holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,079 residents per square mile.

📰 Barboursville News Today

• Shawna Cole Obituary (2026) - Barboursville, WV - The Herald-Dispatch Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Groundbreaking held for $40 million skilled nursing facility in Barboursville WV MetroNews · Aug 6
• Local and state officials break ground on Barboursville Healthcare Center WSAZ · Aug 6
• Barboursville mayor, police chief weigh in on Flock camera concerns WOWK 13 News · Jul 15
• Man in custody after standoff in Barboursville WCHS · Feb 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Barboursville Unique

• Positioned in western 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.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Barboursville

• Fratelli's Italian Restaurant — italian
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Applebee's — american
• Bellacinos
• Bob Evans — american
• Chili's — tex-mex
• Cracker Barrel — american
• Fat Pattys — burger
• Food Thai Thai — thai
• Giovanni's Pizza & Pub — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Billy Bob's Wonderland · Arcade
• Splash Park · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Barboursville

• Barboursville City Park reviews ★
• Barboursville Skate Park reviews ★
• Kiwanivista Park reviews ★
• Nancy Cartmill Gardens reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Barboursville

• Barboursville Middle School
• Davis Creek Elementary School
• Martha Elementary School
• Nichols Elementary School
• Village Of Barboursville Elementary Sch

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Barboursville

🏘️ Nearby Communities