2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Buckhannon, WV vs Elkins, WV

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Elkins has been positive.
- Elkins has 0.2% more unemployment than Buckhannon.
- Elkins job growth has increased by 2.9% in the past 10 years.
 Buckhannon, WVElkins, WVUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Buckhannon    2 Reviews

Buckhannon is a descent little town that WV Wesleyan College is apart of. I went to college there and also was a resident there in town for a few years after graduating.  More

   |    Reply

Buckhannon has a small population of about 6,000 people, but in my time of growing up here I have seen, people stabbed at skate parks and public hangouts, any drug you  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Buckhannon

Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Elkins


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.