Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located almost entirely in Ohio County, of which it is the county seat, it lies along the Ohio River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Wheeling was originally a settlement in the British colony of Virginia and later an important city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Wheeling was the first state capital of West Virginia. Due to its location along major transportation routes, including the Ohio River, National Road, and the B&O Railroad, Wheeling became a manufacturing center in the late nineteenth century. After experiencing the closing of factories and substantial population loss following World War II, Wheeling's major industries now include healthcare, education, law and legal services, entertainment and tourism, and energy.
Wheeling is the principal city of the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 147,950, and the city itself had a population of 28,486. Wheeling is the current seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling–Charleston.
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The activities are generally appropriate for all ages. The community as a whole has very deep roots with families living here for multiple generations. There are multiple churches and community centers, as well as convenient grocery shopping and family dollar/ dollar general. Public transportation is easily accessible but stops at 6pm. Some areas lack wheelchair access.
The cost of living is very high. Its hard to find a job that allows you to work 40 hours and be able to afford your daily essentials
General live ability
Great community
Access to anything anyone of any age would need.