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Ghent, WV
West Virginia · Raleigh County · Beckley Metro
Ghent is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 363. Residents earn $143,208 per year, which is 91% above the national average.
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
363
Population
284/sq mi density
$143,208
Median Income
$77,785 per capita
$410,200
Home Value
$281,667 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
1,057
Violent Crime/100K
7,207 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$143,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$410,200 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,057 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
24
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Ghent, WV
3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ghent, WV.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Odd, WV | 2008 | black triangular shaped aircraft photographed during the day. ((NUFORC Note: Object probably is a bat, or a butterfly. PD)) |
| Camp creek, WV | 2006 | Flash of bright narrow green light following an object. |
| Ghent, WV | 1987 | It was scary! |