Here Are The 10 Biggest Risks Living In The State of West Virginia

There are so many great things about living in West Virginia. But like in any state, there are downfalls and risks in West Virginia. Here are 10 of the most dangerous things West Virginia residents must face.

1. Humidity

It's not the heat, it's the humidity that'll get you.

2. Car sickness

Our scenery is beautiful but when you're driving our country roads, be careful not to get car sick.

3. Not having any water

Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink... Seems like the state's experienced its fair share of water-related problems. From frequent outages in the Kanawha Valley to the water crisis in 2014 that left thousands without water to drink or bathe in for days.

4. Being called a hillbilly

If you think we're hillbillies you obviously don't know the real West Virginia or any real West Virginians.... but that doesn't stop people from making fun.

5. Flooding

If it rains too much the creeks sometimes overflow their beds and flood the whole hollow.

6. Harsh winters

The winters can be cold and icy, and the roads can be hard to travel.

7. Potholes

After a hard winter. they're everywhere and they will swallow your car! Luckily, the one pictured wasn't in West Virginia, it was in New York.

8. The risks associated with MTR

Some of you may not like this, but there are risks to mountaintop mining that we may not fully understand yet. Some studies have indicated that those living near mountaintop removal sites have a higher risk of birth defects and that the practice has a negative impact on the environment.

9. Wearing a Pitt shirt in Morgantown

Especially risky on game day! We have a rhyme we like to chant about Pitt.

10. Boredom

We only included boredom because we frequently hear people complain that there's nothing to do here. We don't agree with that. There's plenty to do here; just take a look at these amazing hidden gems in West Virginia!

So, what do you think? Are these the biggest risks that come along with living in West Virginia? What would you add to this list? If someone was considering moving to West Virginia, what would you tell them about living in West Virginia? Tell us!

The dangerous things in West Virginia don't end with those mentioned above. There are several others. Not so sure? Check out these dangerous things in West Virginia that can (and just might) kill you.