Pinch, WV Rankings

Pinch, West Virginia is a small town located in the Kanawha Valley region of West Virginia. It has a population of 648 according to the 2010 United States Census. Despite its small size, Pinch has been consistently rated as one of the best places to live in West Virginia by Bestplaces.net, based on their rankings of various factors such as cost of living, crime rate, public education and employment opportunities. The town's overall rank was twenty-fifth out of ninety-five cities surveyed in West Virginia for 2019. In particular, Pinch scored well on its affordability, with a very low cost of living index score compared to other towns in the state. Furthermore, it had an impressive crime rate ranking that was well below the national average and significantly lower than many other cities in West Virginia. Finally, Pinch also ranked favorably in terms of education and employment opportunities.

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