Shinnston, WV

West Virginia · Marion County

Shinnston is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,198. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

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

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

154 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Shinnston, WV.

Name	Year	Description
Shinnston, WV	2007	Black Triangle with lights and no sound.
Shinnston, WV	2007	silver disk hovering with 3 red nonblinking lights&#44&#44&#44 watched for a minet and then it shot off