Omar, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Logan County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
135 Population 119/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Omar, WV

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
30% above
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
28.1%
681% above
23.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Omar Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
781%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Omar a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

43.7% of adults in Omar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Omar has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$39,734
Unemployment28.1%
Poverty23.6%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$85,673
Housing Units159
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death22,020/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation805 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Omar was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.