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Shrewsbury’s story
Shrewsbury in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
ShrewsburyWV
A town of 310.
Population
310
−20.7% since 2010
Median home value
$85K
Census ACS
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
68.9
years
Jobs based here
109
A commuter town
Small town
310 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Shrewsbury. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 98% of U.S. communities.
98risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Shrewsbury
Most working residents leave Shrewsbury for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Charleston (29%), South Charleston (5%) and Huntington (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Shrewsbury0%
Charleston29%
South Charleston5%
Huntington3%
Nitro2%
16 mi
median commute distance
109
jobs based in Shrewsbury
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Shrewsbury has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–46°
Spring43–67°
Summer63–85°
Fall46–68°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Shrewsbury is
Shrewsbury beats the West Virginia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
32 measures vs. West Virginia
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Shrewsbury | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 23.3% | 19.3% |
| More adults lacking emotional support | 26.8% | 23% |
Montgomery General Hospital
8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Shrewsbury sell for about $174K
The median sale price was $174,000 in May 2026.
$174Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Shrewsbury for work
Where Shrewsbury’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
109jobs based in Shrewsbury
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Shrewsbury
Census-designated place in West Virginia, United States
Shrewsbury is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. Shrewsbury is located on the north bank of the Kanawha River along U.S. Route 60. As of the 2020 census, its population was 517 (down from 652 at the 2010 census). Like the nearby community of Dickinson, Shrewsbury was given its name due to the early history of the Dickinson and Shrewsbury families within the area. Shrewsbury is home to a Liberty gas station and convenience store, the Mason-Dixon Bar, and three churches; The Shrewsbury Church of God, Shrewsbury Community Church and the Shrewsbury Baptist Church.
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- Population
- 517
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 623 ft