ElkinsWest Virginia
Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 6,950 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Elkins
Elkins, WV is a close-knit town located in eastern West Virginia with an estimated population of 6,698.
Elkins holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,815 residents per square mile.
📰 Elkins News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elkins Unique
- A top-25 city in West Virginia by population (#21 of 230 incorporated places).
- Positioned in eastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 1.1% of West Virginia's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,698.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Elkins
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- West Virginia Railroad Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elkins
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elkins
- Elkins High School
- Elkins Middle School
- Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
- Jennings Randolph Elementary School
- Midland Elementary School
- North Elementary School
- Randolph County Alternative Center
- Randolph Technical Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Davis Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.