Greenbrier county is surrounded by state parks that offer recreational activities year round. Wildlife is plentiful in the area;  while-tailed deer, wild turkey, pheasant, and grouse are especially numerous. There is bass,  bluegill, muskie, and trout fishing on the many rivers and streams in the area, along with ample  camping, boating, water skiing, and backpacking. Down hill skiing areas, fishing, state parks, and  national forests are within a 1-2 hour drive and some of the best white water rafting in the country  is within a 1/2 hour drive.

There are two high schools in the county, two  junior high schools, and ten elementary schools.  There are numerous Protestant churches as well as one Catholic parish in western Greenbrier  County. Greenbrier County and Rainelle are very typical of most West Virginia communities  whose people hold strong family values and support cultural diversity. There are a number of  civic and social organizations in the community such as Lion's Club, Rotary, Garden, Kiwanis,  and Women's Club. There is an extremely low crime rate. There is a public golf course, tennis  courts, and several community parks in Rainelle alone.

Major health concerns in these two counties are heart disease, lung cancer, C.O.P.D.,
hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle.

The percentage of elderly in the county is higher, at 17%, than the national average of 13%. In comparison  to the U.S., Greenbrier County has higher rates of heart disease, lung cancer, unintentional  injuries, motor vehicle accidents, C.O.P.D, hypertension, seatbelt nonuse, and sedentary lifestyle.

Thirty-seven percent of adults in Greenbrier County have less than a high school education,  compared to 34 percent for the state. Eighteen percent of residents live at or below poverty level,  compared to 19.7 percent for the entire state. The  unemployment rate of 11 percent compares to  a 8 percent state unemployment rate. (1997 WV County Health Profiles)

Forty-three percent of Fayette County adults have less than a high school diploma. Twenty-four  percent of the population lives at or below poverty level. The county's unemployment rate is 10.4  percent.

Counties in Consortium  (population in parenthesis) Greenbrier County (37,000)  Local Information Pocahontas County (9,800) Local Information Caving Lost World Caverns Organ Cave Fishing Various Streams and Rivers US Fish Hatchery at White Sulphur Springs The Greenbrier Hotel

Rainelle Area Information Sports & Physical Activities Western Greenbrier Hills Golf Course Rainelle City Park paved walking trail The Workout Club - exercise equipment  and tanning facilities Restaurants Hardees, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen McDonalds, Subway J&S Restaurant Linda's Restaurant, Taco Bell ATM'S City National Bank Capital State Bank Shopping  Kroger, Foodland  Magic Mart, Dollar General Public Transportation None Available