Brooke County, WV has a variety of rankings that reflect its positive qualities and potential for growth. According to the Best Places website, Brooke County ranks highly in quality of life, with an overall rating of 6 out of 10. It also ranked 8th out of 55 counties in West Virginia for its public school system and 3rd out of 55 counties for job opportunities. Additionally, Brooke County is the second-best place in the state to raise a family. The county is noted for having a low cost of living and low unemployment rate, both at 4%. Furthermore, Brooke County is one of the safest places in West Virginia with a crime rate below the national average. All these great rankings make Brooke County a desirable location to live or start a business.
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