Lumberport, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
756 Population 1,512/sq mi density
$49,659 Median Income $36,815 per capita
$122,600 Home Value $107,908 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,659 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, $692/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lumberport, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,659
34% below
$36,815 per capita
Home Value
$122,600
57% below
Zillow: $107,908
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Lumberport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lumberport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
43%
Rent
60%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lumberport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lumberport residents earn a median household income of $49,659 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,815. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 Lumberport is $122,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,908. Median rent is $692/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

6.5% of adults in Lumberport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lumberport 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

Population756
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density1,512/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,659
Per Capita$36,815
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$6,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,600
Rent$692
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$107,908
Housing Units262
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,897/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation921 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lumberport was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.