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WV area data

Shanks, WV

Shanks, WV.

Population: 425 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$257,851
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.8%
5-year appreciation
+41.2%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$257,851
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$267,500
Median list price
$272,000
Median days on market
15 days
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.5%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Lost Mountain Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+40 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$470
Households with broadband internet
51.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,906
Average weekly wage
$774
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
120

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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