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Marlinton, WV

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Population
945
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,125 ft
Median Home Value
$93,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$722/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,273
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Marlinton

Tucked along the banks of the Greenbrier River in the Allegheny Mountains, Marlinton is a quiet, friendly county seat with a classic small-town feel. Home to just under a thousand residents, it serves as the everyday hub of Pocahontas County. Life moves at an easy pace around its walkable downtown, historic courthouse, and scenic riverfront, all framed by forested mountain ridges.

Greenbrier River Marlinton

Outdoor recreation is part of daily life here, with the 78-mile Greenbrier River Trail cutting straight through town for biking, jogging, and river access. The community has a fun, down-to-earth spirit showcased in annual gatherings like summer Pioneer Days and the famously quirky Roadkill Cook-off each fall. With great fishing, endless national forest trails, and Snowshoe Mountain nearby, Marlinton is an inviting spot for anyone looking to settle into a peaceful mountain lifestyle.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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