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Lost Creek, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
317 Population 327/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $33,441 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $158,615 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lost Creek, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$33,441 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
62% below
Zillow: $158,615
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
97/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
1% above
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
38%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lost Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 6.1% (69% 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 $158,615. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Lost Creek reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 97/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population317
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$33,441
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$6,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$158,615
Housing Units172
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property97/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,897/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.