Star City, WV

Star City is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,894. Residents earn $62,031 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,894 Population 3,865/sq mi density

$62,031 Median Income $38,055 per capita

$256,800 Home Value $212,748 Zillow

$989 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

598 Violent Crime/100K 5,742 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$62,031 median income, 1.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$256,800 home value, $989/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

598 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

53.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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10 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Star City, WV.

Name	Description
Immigrants in Star City	ca. 1890. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Frontier Street and University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Locks and Dams	1873 - Present. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Frontier Street and University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Pre-Star City	~19,000 B.C.E. - 1903 A.D.. Marker is on Frontier Street south of University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Socialism in Star City	June 14th, 1907. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Frontier Street and University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Star City Bridge	1951 - Present. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Frontier Street and University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Star City Ferry	1792 - 1951. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Frontier Street and University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Star City Recreation	1951 - Present. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Frontier Street and University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Star City Water Quality	1951 - Present. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Frontier Street and University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The B & O Railroad	1886-1987. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Frontier Street and University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The Founding of Star City	May 17th, 1907. Marker is on Frontier Street south of University Avenue, on the left when traveling north.