Lost Creek, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
317
Population
327/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$33,441 per capita
$106,300
Home Value
$166,775 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lost Creek experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,025 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1627°N, 80.3484°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harrison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Lost Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.0").