Pickens, WV, with a population of 26230, is ranked #11280 in the United States by Best Places. It has an overall score of 51.3 out of 100, with a cost of living index of 3.7 out of 10, a crime rate that is above average at 6.6 out of 10 and the housing market being much more expensive than the national average at 4.3 out of 10. The school system is also rated below average compared to other cities in the US at 2.4 out of 10. Despite this, Pickens still boasts an economy that ranks higher than most other cities in the same area at 7.9 out of 10. Overall, Pickens is a small city that has its share of problems but remains attractive to those looking for affordable places to live and work close to nature in West Virginia's stunning Eastern Panhandle landscape.
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