
North Central · West Virginia
Monongalia County
The Cheat River, Coopers Rock, and a college town at the heart of it.
County seat: MorgantownPopulation: 105,822
Verification Status
Monongalia County — verified against primary sources
- Last Verified
- July 10, 2026
Data coverage
- VerifiedBasic information
- VerifiedLocal government
- VerifiedElected representation
- VerifiedCommunity
- VerifiedCivic information & meetings
- VerifiedInfrastructure & data
- PendingLegislation
- PendingCommunity projects
- PendingLocal news
- PendingEmergency contacts
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At a glance
At a glance
Elections
Register to vote
West Virginia Secretary of State
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105,822
U.S. Census
County seat
Morgantown
Who represents youContact your representatives
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Who represents you
Contact your representatives
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www.monongaliacounty.gov
Thomas C. BloomCounty Commissioner — Western District
Thomas C. Bloom
County Commissioner — Western District
Jeffrey L. ArnettCounty Commissioner
Jeffrey L. Arnett
County Commissioner
Sean P. SikoraCounty Commissioner — Central District
Sean P. Sikora
County Commissioner — Central District
Statewide Officials
Who represents every West Virginian.
These seven constitutional officers serve every county in the state. Open a profile for full biography, responsibilities, and contact information.
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Governor
Patrick Morrisey
Republican · Current officeholder
Governor of West Virginia
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Lieutenant Governor
Randy Smith
Republican · Current officeholder
Lieutenant Governor / President of the Senate
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Attorney General
John B. McCuskey
Republican · Current officeholder
Attorney General of West Virginia
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Secretary of State
Kris Warner
Republican · Current officeholder
Secretary of State of West Virginia
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State Auditor
Mark Hunt
Republican · Current officeholder
State Auditor of West Virginia
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State Treasurer
Larry Pack
Republican · Current officeholder
State Treasurer of West Virginia
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Commissioner of Agriculture
Kent Leonhardt
Republican · Current officeholder
Commissioner of Agriculture of West Virginia
Show up, speak upPublic meetings
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Public meetings
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Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM
2nd floor, Monongalia County Courthouse, 243 High Street, Morgantown, WV 26505
Board of Education
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 5:00 PM (unless otherwise noted on the calendar)
Elections & voting
Learning and wellbeingSchools & healthcare
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Learning and wellbeing
Schools & healthcare
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Hospitals
Health Department
- Monongalia County Health Department(304) 598-5100453 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown, WV 26505 (opens in a new tab)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Libraries
Higher education
- West Virginia UniversityR1 public research universityWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg – Morgantown siteCommunity college partner
Place and economyLife & work here
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Place and economy
Life & work here
Tap to closeTap to openPopulation
105,822
Land area
361 sq mi
Established
1776
Largest employers
- West Virginia UniversityHigher education
- WVU MedicineHealthcare
- Viatris (formerly Mylan)Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Mon Health SystemHealthcare
Major industries
- Higher education
- Healthcare
- Energy research
- Biotechnology & pharma
Parks & recreation
- Coopers Rock State ForestState forest
- Cheat LakeLake / recreation
- Mason-Dixon Historical ParkRegional park
Municipalities
- Morgantown
- Westover
- Star City
- Granville
- Blacksville
Transportation
Mountain Line Transit Authority; WVU PRT (Personal Rapid Transit).
County: Monongalia · Region: North Central
Systems that hold this county togetherInfrastructure
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Systems that hold this county together
Infrastructure
Tap to closeTap to openMajor roads
- Interstate 68
- Interstate 79
- U.S. Route 19
- U.S. Route 119
Emergency management
- Monongalia County Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) / MECCA 911(304) 599-6332911 Responders Dr., Morgantown, WV 26501 (opens in a new tab)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Save these numbersEmergency contacts
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Emergency contacts
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911Poison Control
1-800-222-1222211 (statewide help line)
211988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
988Monongalia County Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) / MECCA 911
(304) 599-6332911 Responders Dr., Morgantown, WV 26501
Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)Monongalia County Health Department
(304) 598-5100453 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown, WV 26505
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Sources & verification
Tap to closeTap to open| Section | Source | Last verified |
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| Basic information | U.S. Census Bureau (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-10 |
| Local government | Monongalia County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-10 |
| Elected representation | West Virginia Legislature — 2026 Membership Directory (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-10 |
| Community profile | Monongalia County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-10 |
| Civic information | Monongalia County Commission & County Clerk (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-10 |
| Infrastructure | WV Department of Transportation & Mountain Line Transit Authority (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-10 |
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