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Lashmeet, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mercer County County

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
52°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
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, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lashmeet, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,329
38% below
$31,785 per capita
Home Value
$178,100
37% below
Zillow: $79,305
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
71.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
26.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Lashmeet Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lashmeet a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lashmeet residents earn a median household income of $46,329 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,785. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,682 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lashmeet is $178,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,305. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

5.7% of adults in Lashmeet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 71.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lashmeet has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population734
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density979/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,329
Per Capita$31,785
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,100
Rent
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$79,305
Housing Units310
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking26.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death18,112/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,534 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+71.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lashmeet was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
43.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.