Lester, WV

Lester is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 492. Residents earn $30,000 per year, which is 60% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

492 Population 984/sq mi density

$30,000 Median Income $18,676 per capita

$81,500 Home Value $128,330 Zillow

$834 Median Rent 39.0% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

1,057 Violent Crime/100K 7,207 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$30,000 median income, 1.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$81,500 home value, $834/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,057 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mines Near Lester, WV

9 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Lester, WV.

Name	Description
#3 Surface Mine	Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
Baylor Mine	Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Keystone No 5 Mine	Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Lester-Auger #1	Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
No 1 Pile	Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned)
No 2 Surface	Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
No 3 Ug	Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Pcr Surface #4	Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned)
Tom Jackson Mine	Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)