Putnam County, West Virginia Cities (2024)

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
2024 Pop.
2020 Pop.
Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Hurricane16,7546,961-0.76%1,8193.7City
Winfield22,3592,393-0.38%1,0002.4Town
Eleanor31,5071,545-0.66%7042.1Town
Buffalo41,2021,212-0.25%8671.4Town
Poca5860874-0.46%1,5500.6Town
Bancroft6382388-0.52%2,7480.1Town

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Putnam County, West Virginia?

Hurricane is the largest city in Putnam County.

What is the smallest city in Putnam County, West Virginia?

Bancroft is the smallest city in Putnam County.

How many cities are in Putnam County?

There are 6 cities in Putnam County, West Virginia.

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