Morgantown, West Virginia
Population: 26,809
Located in Monongalia County
Morgantown, WV has been recognized as one of the best small cities in the Country. World-class healthcare, recreation, education, and art facilities complement our strong business community. Morgantown is the Home of West Virginia University.
The City of Morgantown is the County seat of Monongalia County, population is 83,918 , located along the Pennsylvania border in the north central part of West Virginia. Morgantown is the home to West Virginia University, the largest institution of higher education in the State with an annual enrollment of 26,051 students; and is the medical, cultural, and commercial hub of the region. Daytime population estimates 50,000 in Morgantown.
Morgantown and Monongalia County offer "Mountains of Opportunity" for business development and expansion. This is one of the major growth areas in the State. Monongalia County was the only north central county to realize population growth for the last 20 years, and it has been one of the fastest growing counties in the State during the 1990's.
Morgantown and Monongalia County have consistently seen some of the lowest unemployment rates in the state. Some of the major employers in the area include the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Mylan Pharmaceuticals.
This is one of the major population and economic growth areas in the state. The presence of West Virginia University, a large health care industry, a talented labor force, and the recent growth of advanced-technology development and government installations along the I-68 and I-79 Corridors help to insure a bright and prosperous economic future for the community. Consider locating your business here and growing with us.
Morgantown is home to two large health-care systems serving parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania, assuring easy access to health care which is among the top in the nation. West Virginia University's medical center and school of medicine draw a high number of doctors and health care professionals to Morgantown. The ratio of medical specialists is more than five times the micro median, and nearly three times the national average.
Transportation:
Highways: I-79 and I-68; U.S. 19 and 119; WV 7, 100 and 218
Air: Morgantown Municipal Airport (Hart Field) offers daily commuter service to Pittsburgh via US Air Express. Pittsburgh International Airport is a 75- minute drive north of Morgantown.
Monongalia County?s Ten Largest Employers
West Virginia University
West Virginia University Hospital
Monongalia Board of Education
Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Monongalia Health System Inc
University Health Associates
Teletech
Consolidation Coal Company
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Valley Health Care The Morgantown area is also a very strong regional retail center. With access to two malls, a very viable downtown shopping area, and numerous shopping plazas, area customers have little difficulty in finding exactly what they are shopping for.
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