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Wetzel County was established in 1846 and it is located in the north central region of the state. With a population of approximately 16,583 the county has a total area of 359 square miles, and the county seat is New Martinsville.
The county fronts the Ohio River for just over 13 miles. Most of Wetzel County falls within the watershed of Fishing Creek, which joins the Ohio at New Martinsville.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,636 and the median income for a family was $48,523.
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| Police Agencies in
Wetzel County
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| Department |
Address |
City |
Phone |
| Wetzel County Sheriff's Office |
PO Drawer D |
New Martinsville |
304-455-2430 |
| New Martinsville Police Department |
193 Main Street |
New Martinsville |
304-455-9100 |
| West Virginia State Police Troop 1, Hundred Detachment |
PO Box 145 |
Hundred |
304-775-4488 |
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