Shinnston, WV (Zip Code 26431) is a small town located in the northern region of West Virginia. It has a population of 1,861 people according to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The town is renowned for its excellent quality of life and abundance of lifestyle amenities. According to the rankings from Bestplaces.net, Shinnston ranks #14 in West Virginia for Cost of Living Index, #161 for Crime Rate, #135 for Education index and #93 in Employment index out of all cities in the state with populations over 1,000 people. Additionally, Shinnston receives an overall score of 61 out of 100 on the livability index which factors into account all these categories along with other criteria such as Amenities, Weather & Climate and Housing & Infrastructure. All these rankings make Shinnston an attractive place to live and work making it one of the best places to live in West Virginia.
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