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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
Lester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 38.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,027 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7320°N, 81.3027°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Raleigh County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Lester has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").