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Williamstown, West Virginia

City · Population 2,951 · #40 in West Virginia
WilliamstownWest Virginia

Williamstown is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area.

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About Williamstown

Williamstown is a small town in northern West Virginia counting 2,951 people who proudly call it home.

Williamstown holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,981 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Williamstown Unique

  • One of 8 places in the US named Williamstown — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northern 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

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Williamstown

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Interpretative E · Museum
  • 3301 · Attraction
  • C2473 · Attraction
  • Childrens Toy & Doll Museum;Childrens Toy and Doll Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Williamstown

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

🏫 Schools in Williamstown

  • Williamstown Elementary School
  • Williamstown High School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)2,951
Rank in state#40 of 230
Land area1.49 sq mi
Density1,981/sq mi
Coordinates39.3983, -81.4545

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now69°F
ConditionsShowers And Thunderstorms
Wind5 to 10 mph

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🗺️ Map of Williamstown