At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$33,441 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $166,775
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
19.4% smoking rate
How Lost Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lost Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lost Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lost Creek residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,441. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lost Creek is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,775. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
34.1% of adults in Lost Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lost Creek has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population317
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$33,441
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$6,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$166,775
Housing Units172
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,897/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation1,025 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lost Creek was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.