West Virginia Internet Coverage & Availability in 2023
West Virginia Internet Facts in 2023
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West Virginia currently ranks 50th among states in BroadbandNow’s annual rankings of internet coverage, speed and availability.
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This means that roughly three in ten West Virginia residents are not able to purchase an internet plan of at least 25Mbps download and 3Mbps upload.
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This means that nearly seven in ten residents are not able to purchase broadband at a price of $60/month or less (excluding promotions and government programs).
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This means that nine in ten residents are unable to purchase a fiber internet plan.
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The U.S. has more than 2,901 internet service providers, with most covering very small areas. It is worth searching by zip code to see who is available in your town.
At BroadbandNow, we advocate for a definition of broadband internet to be at least 100Mbps, as opposed to the FCC definition of 25Mbps, which would be considered slow for many internet-intensive activities.
In West Virginia, 80.4% of people have access to 100Mbps broadband, ranking 44th among all states.
Internet Availability by County
100 Mbps Coverage By County, Highest and Lowest
| Highest | |
|---|---|
| Hardy | 98.76% |
| Jefferson | 97.19% |
| Ohio | 96.34% |
| Hancock | 96.29% |
| Berkeley | 96.21% |
| Brooke | 92.40% |
| Wyoming | 92.36% |
| Marion | 86.56% |
| Cabell | 85.49% |
| Mineral | 84.86% |
| Lowest | |
|---|---|
| Raleigh | 6.65% |
| Wetzel | 8.91% |
| Randolph | 10.39% |
| Upshur | 12.64% |
| Summers | 13.92% |
| Wirt | 16.65% |
| Tyler | 17.50% |
| Kanawha | 18.29% |
| Mason | 22.10% |
| Monroe | 26.30% |
In West Virginia, 59.2% of people have access to 1G broadband, ranking 36th among all states.
Internet Coverage by Demographic in West Virginia
Individuals or households with no internet access by characteristic (includes broadband and non-broadband packages)
Percentage of households with and without any type of internet access
- With: 81%
- Without: 19%
Type of internet connection
- Dialup only: <1%
- Broadband of any type: 81%
- Cellular data only: 11%
- Satellite: 6%
Individuals or households with no internet access by characteristic
- <18: 5%
- 18-64: 6%
- 65+ adults: 8%
- <$20,000: 37%
- $20,000-$74,999: 19%
- $75,000+: 6%
- Black: 8%
- Native American/Alaska Native: (Unavailable)
- Asian: (Unavailable)
- Mixed race: 2%
- Hispanic or Latino: 6%
- White: 7%
- Employed: 6%
- Unemployed: 12%
- Less than high school: 11%
- Some college or associate degree: 7%
- Bachelor’s degree: 3%
Internet Speed in Top West Virginia Cities
| City | Avg. Download Speed | No. of Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 34.2 MBPS | 18 Providers |
| Morgantown | 298.8 MBPS | 18 Providers |
| Huntington | 55.2 MBPS | 18 Providers |
| Martinsburg | 56.7 MBPS | 18 Providers |
| Parkersburg | 94.4 MBPS | 13 Providers |
Metro & Rural County Coverage
| County Name | % Broadband Coverage |
|---|---|
| Barbour | 51.8% |
| Berkeley | 97.6% |
| Boone | 60.9% |
| Braxton | 46.6% |
| Brooke | 92.4% |
| Cabell | 88.5% |
| Calhoun | 34.2% |
| Clay | 52.6% |
| Doddridge | 58.7% |
| Fayette | 52.1% |
| Gilmer | 37.3% |
| Grant | 73.4% |
| Greenbrier | 51.9% |
| Hampshire | 73.7% |
| Hancock | 96.3% |
| Hardy | 98.9% |
| Harrison | 74.2% |
| Jackson | 65.5% |
| Jefferson | 97.3% |
| Kanawha | 35.0% |
| Lewis | 73.6% |
| Lincoln | 74.8% |
| Logan | 54.9% |
| McDowell | 84.5% |
| Marion | 88.7% |
| Marshall | 80.7% |
| Mason | 38.7% |
| Mercer | 71.0% |
| Mineral | 86.7% |
| Mingo | 61.0% |
| Monongalia | 56.3% |
| Monroe | 37.9% |
| Morgan | 84.4% |
| Nicholas | 81.7% |
| Ohio | 96.8% |
| Pendleton | 86.6% |
| Pleasants | 51.9% |
| Pocahontas | 76.8% |
| Preston | 76.0% |
| Putnam | 67.1% |
| Raleigh | 14.5% |
| Randolph | 23.7% |
| Ritchie | 64.3% |
| Roane | 45.0% |
| Summers | 22.8% |
| Taylor | 79.6% |
| Tucker | 75.0% |
| Tyler | 34.2% |
| Upshur | 32.4% |
| Wayne | 71.2% |
| Webster | 76.3% |
| Wetzel | 27.6% |
| Wirt | 29.6% |
| Wood | 84.7% |
| Wyoming | 92.8% |
Internet Providers By City in West Virginia
| Albright | 76.4% | 12 providers |
| Alderson | 53.7% | 11 providers |
| Alum Creek | 48.8% | 11 providers |
| Ansted | 92.4% | 10 providers |
| Athens | 52.4% | 10 providers |
| Augusta | 60.6% | 8 providers |
| Ballard | 0.0% | 8 providers |
| Barboursville | 84.6% | 16 providers |
| Beaver | 3.1% | 8 providers |
| Beckley | 11.2% | 11 providers |
| Belington | 57.7% | 12 providers |
| Belle | 25.2% | 11 providers |
| Benwood | 99.2% | 12 providers |
| Berkeley Springs | 87.5% | 14 providers |
| Bluefield | 98.2% | 15 providers |
| Branchland | 80.9% | 7 providers |
| Bridgeport | 90.7% | 14 providers |
| Bruceton Mills | 94.7% | 12 providers |
| Buckhannon | 36.5% | 12 providers |
| Buffalo | 84.9% | 10 providers |
| Bunker Hill | 96.0% | 14 providers |
| Burlington | 62.4% | 7 providers |
| Cameron | 15.7% | 10 providers |
| Capon Bridge | 78.4% | 11 providers |
| Chapmanville | 78.5% | 12 providers |
| Charles Town | 98.7% | 12 providers |
| Charleston | 35.8% | 18 providers |
| Clarksburg | 92.2% | 12 providers |
| Clay | 60.5% | 7 providers |
| Clendenin | 49.7% | 11 providers |
| Colliers | 91.7% | 15 providers |
| Cottageville | 74.7% | 11 providers |
| Cowen | 87.4% | 8 providers |
| Craigsville | 97.8% | 8 providers |
| Culloden | 44.3% | 12 providers |
| Daniels | 19.0% | 10 providers |
| Danville | 80.4% | 11 providers |
| Davisville | 73.5% | 12 providers |
| Delbarton | 69.0% | 9 providers |
| Dunbar | 37.9% | 11 providers |
| Eleanor | 99.5% | 11 providers |
| Elkins | 22.7% | 13 providers |
| Elkview | 47.5% | 12 providers |
| Evans | 75.2% | 11 providers |
| Fairmont | 96.0% | 14 providers |
| Fairview | 53.8% | 11 providers |
| Falling Waters | 99.7% | 13 providers |
| Farmington | 62.3% | 11 providers |
| Fayetteville | 62.3% | 10 providers |
| Flemington | 43.0% | 10 providers |
| Follansbee | 99.5% | 15 providers |
| Franklin | 94.6% | 10 providers |
| Gassaway | 80.8% | 14 providers |
| Gerrardstown | 98.7% | 14 providers |
| Glenville | 48.0% | 13 providers |
| Grafton | 93.1% | 10 providers |
| Grantsville | 78.6% | 8 providers |
| Great Cacapon | 65.5% | 11 providers |
| Hamlin | 98.3% | 11 providers |
| Harpers Ferry | 99.1% | 15 providers |
| Harrisville | 73.3% | 10 providers |
| Harts | 83.1% | 9 providers |
| Hedgesville | 89.5% | 14 providers |
| Hinton | 27.1% | 8 providers |
| Huntington | 97.4% | 18 providers |
| Hurricane | 54.0% | 13 providers |
| Inwood | 99.2% | 14 providers |
| Jane Lew | 63.4% | 14 providers |
| Kearneysville | 99.1% | 13 providers |
| Kenna | 48.7% | 12 providers |
| Kenova | 90.1% | 10 providers |
| Kermit | 57.3% | 6 providers |
| Keyser | 90.4% | 13 providers |
| Kingwood | 82.9% | 12 providers |
| Leon | 24.9% | 11 providers |
| Lesage | 85.3% | 11 providers |
| Letart | 44.1% | 10 providers |
| Lewisburg | 39.8% | 14 providers |
| Logan | 49.3% | 10 providers |
| Lost Creek | 34.1% | 12 providers |
| Lumberport | 45.3% | 9 providers |
| Madison | 32.9% | 12 providers |
| Maidsville | 18.6% | 11 providers |
| Mannington | 67.3% | 9 providers |
| Marlinton | 85.1% | 9 providers |
| Martinsburg | 98.6% | 18 providers |
| Masontown | 75.1% | 11 providers |
| Mcmechen | 99.8% | 10 providers |
| Meadow Bridge | 31.2% | 9 providers |
| Middlebourne | 54.2% | 10 providers |
| Mill Creek | 48.6% | 9 providers |
| Milton | 53.2% | 13 providers |
| Mineral Wells | 86.9% | 12 providers |
| Montgomery | 58.1% | 11 providers |
| Moorefield | 99.5% | 10 providers |
| Morgantown | 57.3% | 18 providers |
| Moundsville | 93.1% | 13 providers |
| Mount Clare | 84.8% | 12 providers |
| Mount Hope | 14.0% | 10 providers |
| Mount Nebo | 60.4% | 8 providers |
| Mullens | 96.9% | 9 providers |
| New Creek | 83.8% | 8 providers |
| New Cumberland | 85.2% | 12 providers |
| New Martinsville | 50.1% | 11 providers |
| Nitro | 46.5% | 12 providers |
| Oak Hill | 42.0% | 11 providers |
| Ona | 41.3% | 12 providers |
| Paden City | 0.0% | 10 providers |
| Parkersburg | 90.5% | 13 providers |
| Parsons | 66.7% | 12 providers |
| Paw Paw | 72.6% | 9 providers |
| Pennsboro | 80.4% | 9 providers |
| Petersburg | 83.7% | 11 providers |
| Peterstown | 44.0% | 9 providers |
| Philippi | 58.7% | 11 providers |
| Pineville | 98.8% | 9 providers |
| Poca | 92.0% | 11 providers |
| Point Pleasant | 41.5% | 14 providers |
| Prichard | 99.1% | 12 providers |
| Princeton | 60.2% | 13 providers |
| Ranger | 87.3% | 7 providers |
| Ranson | 99.7% | 12 providers |
| Ravenswood | 62.8% | 13 providers |
| Reedsville | 83.3% | 10 providers |
| Ripley | 74.7% | 15 providers |
| Rivesville | 73.6% | 8 providers |
| Romney | 83.3% | 9 providers |
| Ronceverte | 77.0% | 11 providers |
| Rupert | 14.2% | 8 providers |
| Saint Albans | 26.5% | 12 providers |
| Saint Marys | 54.4% | 11 providers |
| Salem | 66.9% | 13 providers |
| Salt Rock | 94.2% | 11 providers |
| Scarbro | 92.9% | 9 providers |
| Scott Depot | 69.1% | 13 providers |
| Shady Spring | 47.5% | 8 providers |
| Shenandoah Junction | 97.7% | 12 providers |
| Shepherdstown | 88.7% | 13 providers |
| Shinnston | 18.3% | 9 providers |
| Spencer | 49.0% | 11 providers |
| Summersville | 88.2% | 12 providers |
| Sutton | 51.4% | 10 providers |
| Terra Alta | 75.6% | 12 providers |
| Union | 68.8% | 9 providers |
| Valley Grove | 72.6% | 13 providers |
| Vienna | 91.4% | 13 providers |
| Washington | 94.2% | 13 providers |
| Webster Springs | 77.7% | 6 providers |
| Weirton | 99.2% | 17 providers |
| Welch | 95.2% | 8 providers |
| Wellsburg | 92.2% | 15 providers |
| West Hamlin | 88.8% | 9 providers |
| West Union | 57.5% | 12 providers |
| Weston | 84.1% | 16 providers |
| Wheeling | 97.7% | 15 providers |
| White Sulphur Springs | 58.6% | 11 providers |
| Williamson | 35.1% | 10 providers |
| Williamstown | 84.4% | 12 providers |
| Winfield | 92.0% | 12 providers |