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Shinnston, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,198
Population
1,316/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$31,589 per capita
$135,500
Home Value
$132,674 Zillow
$940
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
154
Violent Crime/100K
3,167 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,500 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Shinnston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,100 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3923°N, 80.2990°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Shinnston has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").