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Jane Lew, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
565 Population 2,354/sq mi density
$49,063 Median Income $22,859 per capita
$77,400 Home Value $171,444 Zillow
$709 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,400 home value, $709/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Jane Lew, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,063
35% below
$22,859 per capita
Home Value
$77,400
73% below
Zillow: $171,444
Median Rent
$709/mo
39% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
97/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Jane Lew Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jane Lew's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
27%
Rent
61%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jane Lew a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jane Lew residents earn a median household income of $49,063 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,859. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jane Lew is $77,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,444. Median rent is $709/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Jane Lew reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 97/100K.

Education

11.7% of adults in Jane Lew hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jane Lew has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population565
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density2,354/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,063
Per Capita$22,859
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$6,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,400
Rent$709
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$171,444
Housing Units262
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property97/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,897/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,017 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Jane Lew was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.