Lashmeet, WV

West Virginia

Lashmeet is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 734. Residents earn $46,329 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
734 Population 979/sq mi density
$46,329 Median Income $31,785 per capita
$178,100 Home Value $79,305 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,329 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$178,100 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,329
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $178,100
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.4%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lashmeet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population734
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density979/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,329
Per Capita$31,785
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,337M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$79,305

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression35.2%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation2,534 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+71.8%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute29 min
Libraries3

Is Lashmeet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lashmeet receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lashmeet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lashmeet is $46,329, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lashmeet is $178,100, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Lashmeet experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 34.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Lashmeet has a population of 734 with a density of 979 people per square mile. The median age is 61.5 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

734
Total Population
979
People / sq mi
61.5yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.2%
Female 56.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Lashmeet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lashmeet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lashmeet is $46,329, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Lashmeet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,329
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,785
Avg Weekly Wage$965
IRS Avg AGI$53,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,682
County GDP$2,337M

Business (County)

Restaurants114
Healthcare196
Retail202
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,279
35% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lashmeet is $178,100, 37% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $79,305.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$178,100
37% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$79,305

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,279
35% below US avg
Effective Rate1.28%
In Lashmeet, 42.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 35.2% report depression. 37.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lashmeet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
32% above US avg
Diabetes14.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure39.8%
Asthma13.8%
COPD12.1%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity37.4%
Depression35.2%
Mental Distress26.0%
Physical Distress19.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate78.0%
Premature Death18,112/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access57.9%
Healthcare Facilities196

Crime Rates: Lashmeet vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Lashmeet has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall34.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,534 ft (772 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density979/sq mi
Coordinates37.4228°N, 81.1967°W
County FIPS54055
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.9%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 57.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+71.8%
School Test Score4.81
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density979/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities196
Restaurants114
Retail Stores202

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

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