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Shrewsbury, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
329 Population 1,134/sq mi density
$48,674 Median Income $36,187 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $91,664 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,674 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shrewsbury, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,674
35% below
$36,187 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
72% below
Zillow: $91,664
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
91% below
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Shrewsbury Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shrewsbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
28%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shrewsbury a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shrewsbury residents earn a median household income of $48,674 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,187. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shrewsbury is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,664. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Shrewsbury reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,806/100K.

Education

3.0% of adults in Shrewsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shrewsbury has an average annual temperature of 56°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 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population329
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density1,134/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,674
Per Capita$36,187
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$91,664
Housing Units172
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,806/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation615 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Shrewsbury was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.