At a Glance
Median Income
$38,944
$23,403 per capita
Median Rent
$758/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
9,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
29.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Lesage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lesage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lesage a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lesage residents earn a median household income of $38,944 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,403. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lesage reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,226/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Lesage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lesage has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,165
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,944
Per Capita$23,403
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty29.5%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$758
Ownership30.9%
Zillow$155,393
Housing Units576
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property9,226/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death17,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation791 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Lesage was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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