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Lester, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
492
Population
984/sq mi density
$30,000
Median Income
$18,676 per capita
$81,500
Home Value
$128,330 Zillow
$834
Median Rent
39.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
1,057
Violent Crime/100K
7,207 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,000 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,500 home value, $834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,057 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Lester (10)
Grandview Playground Shelter
STANDARD
1 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $90/night Reservable
Day Use Area, Hiking, Picnicking
The Playground Picnic Shelter is the main shelter at Grandview. It is closest to the main playground and ball fields, located just past the amphithea...
R.D. BAILEY LAKE GROUP SHELTERS
STANDARD
3 sites 5.0/5 (6 reviews) $50–$60/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Choose from three day-use picnic shelters at R.D. Bailey Lake, a scenic reservoir with views of the surrounding tree-topped mountains.Each shelter has...
Grandview Shelter 2
STANDARD
1 sites 4.8/5 (4 reviews) $75/night Reservable
Day Use Area, Picnicking, Hiking
Grandview Shelter #2 is a larger shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 80 people inside and 55 people outside the ...
Grandview Shelter 1
STANDARD
1 sites 4.5/5 (4 reviews) $70/night Reservable
Day Use Area, Hiking, Picnicking
Grandview Shelter #1 is a smaller shelter located on a hill just off the Grandview Rim Trail near the North Rim Overlook. It can accommodate 40 peopl...
BATTLE RUN
STANDARD
117 sites 4.4/5 (325 reviews) $24–$40/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Photography, Rock Climbing
Battle Run Campground is conveniently located just south of Summersville, West Virginia, on the shores of the largest lake in the state.
Superb wa...
Guyandotte Campground
STANDARD
86 sites 4.2/5 (24 reviews) $26–$40/night Reservable
Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Photography, Water Access, Water Activities, Paddling, Hunting, Hiking, Camping
Guyandotte is along the upper branch of the lake and offers electric to full hookup sites. Cam[ground has two loops, playgrounds, restroom, showers an...
Grandview Shelter 3
STANDARD
1 sites 4.1/5 (8 reviews) $70/night Reservable
Day Use Area, Picnicking, Hiking
Grandview Shelter #3 is a small shelter shaded by the canopy of the forest. It will hold approximately 30 people inside and 42 outside.Grandview beca...
SUMMERSVILLE LAKE SHELTERS
STANDARD
4 sites 4.1/5 (8 reviews) $40–$70/night Reservable
SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Summersville Lake Shelters are conveniently located just south of Summersville, West Virginia, on the shores of the largest lake in the state.
Sup...
Grandview Shelter 4
STANDARD
1 sites 4.0/5 (2 reviews) $75/night Reservable
Day Use Area, Picnicking
Grandview Shelter #4 is a medium size shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 64 people inside and 26 people outside...
BLUESTONE LAKE PICNIC SHELTER
STANDARD
1 sites 3.0/5 (1 reviews) $60/night Reservable
WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia.
The 2,040 acres of water provide boat...