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Shady Spring, WV
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Population
3,381
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
545
ZIP codes
0
Shady Spring and its ZIP codes
Shady Spring at a glance
- Shady Spring is about 7.4 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 45th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $67,407, 13% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,900 (16% above West Virginia) and median rent is $844 a month.
Local data for Shady Spring, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shady Spring, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,407
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$188,900
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
90.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (503), German Americans (396), Norwegian Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Shady Spring.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,486
32,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,961
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $8,852 per person
How people get to work
Shady Spring, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shady Spring, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 24°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shady Spring, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Shady Spring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DanielsCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.4 |
| GhentCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.3 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Coal CityCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 6.3 |
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.9 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.2 |
| MabscottTown | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.9 |
| BeckleyCity | 8.8 mi | 9.5 |
| SophiaTown | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Glen WhiteCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shady Spring, WV in?
- Shady Spring is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Shady Spring, WV?
- About 3,381 people live in Shady Spring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shady Spring?
- Nearby places include Daniels (2.4 mi), Beaver (4.2 mi), Ghent (5.6 mi), Raleigh (5.9 mi), Coal City (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023