Burton, WV is a small town in Fayette County with a population of 26562 according to the 2010 US Census. It is located at the intersection of Interstate 64 and Route 60 in West Virginia and is part of the larger Beckley Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was originally founded as Burtonville, but its name was officially changed to Burton in 1895. Despite its small size, Burton offers many amenities and attractions for visitors and residents alike. According to BestPlaces rankings, Burton has an overall ranking of 6.7 out of 10. This includes rankings of 7.3 for cost of living, 8.6 for housing, 6.4 for education & health, 8.1 for crime & safety, 5.0 for weather & climate, 7.7 for diversity & culture and 8.9 for leisure & recreation options available in the town. With its high rankings across various categories, it is no wonder why people are attracted to this small town in West Virginia when looking for a safe place to live with plenty of activities to do right on their doorstep!
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