Quality of Life

Low cost of living, 72 miles of river, and a community where people know each other. Mason County is a good place to live, not just a good place to do business.

Cost of Living

16-22%

Below the national average cost of living

82%

Homeownership rate. People buy here and stay here.

Location & Geography

  • Point Pleasant sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers.
  • Midway between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
  • Mason County has more flatwater than almost any county in West Virginia — 72 miles of Ohio and Great Kanawha Rivers.
  • 11 public access boat launches provide easy access to the water year-round.

Outdoor Recreation

  • Ohio River — Boating, kayaking, jet skiing, and river cruises.
  • Sport Fishing — Bass, walleye, sauger, catfish, and crappie in some of the best freshwater fishing in the eastern U.S.
  • Krodel Park — Fort Randolph reconstruction, 64-site campground, picnic shelters, playground, splash pad, walking trail, kayak rentals, and a 22-acre lake stocked with trout, catfish, bass, bluegill, and crappie.
  • Bird watching, camping, hunting, hiking, and cycling across the region.

Culture & Tourism

  • Downtown Point Pleasant — Historic Main Street with local shops, restaurants, and small-town charm.
  • Mothman Museum — The world's only Mothman museum and research center, drawing visitors from around the globe.
  • Annual Mothman Festival — 10,000 to 12,000 attendees every year.
  • Silver Bridge Memorial — Honoring the 1967 bridge collapse.

Healthcare

  • Rivers Health — Comprehensive medical services for the Mason County community.
  • Mason County Schools On-Site Healthcare — Comprehensive Healthy Kids Program providing healthcare access directly within schools.