Welcome Home to Raleigh County West Virginia – “Mountain Roads” Designated Retirement Community, “Almost Heaven”

West Virginia has swiftly become one of the most important retirement destinations in the U.S., thanks in part to its combination of a low crime rate and great natural beauty.  Raleigh County and southern West Virginia are among the most attractive of Mountain State communities and are likely to continue to see unexcelled growth in the two industries which exist hand-in-hand -- tourism and retirement.

Surrounded on all sides by national parks, state parks, and forests, and served by four hospitals and an unrivaled healthcare system, regional developers, in cooperation with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, are moving quickly toward developing an infrastructure especially attractive to retirees and the region's growing number of visitors.

Spearheaded by the Chamber, you'll see changes taking place that will increase local attraction. Expressways are being completed across the county -- including the Coalfields Expressway, which will open a commercial corridor from southern Beckley into the mountains to the west, and the East Beckley Bypass, which will decrease congestion through eastern Raleigh County.

Other projects to watch for include the improvement of county-wide public transportation programs, the establishment of land management projects, and the further development of tourist and recreational attractions for locals and visitors alike.

Raleigh County Retirement Highlights:

Comfortable Climate

Numerous Quality Healthcare Options

Higher Education Institutions

Health and Safety System

Affordable Utilities

Local Shopping and Dining

All Levels of Recreation

Organized Senior Activities

Senior Hospital Programs

Raleigh County Senior Center

Transportation System

Art Groups & Quilting Clubs

Annual Community Events

This Retirement section will continually be updated with information for those looking for a wonderful community to retire to.