Lewis County, WV
Living in Lewis County
Bikeability22
Walkability24
Commute40
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports9
Hospitals57
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-240 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate51%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty
30 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$464Median Monthly Rent+$122 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas67%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lewis County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Lewis County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lewis County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lewis County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lewis County, WV
St Patrick School
4 miles, NE
Salem Christian School
21 miles, N
Mother Goose Land Kindergarten
21 miles, NE
St Mary's Central Grade School
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lewis County, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College
15 miles, E
Salem University
21 miles, N
Alderson Broaddus University
27 miles, NE
Davis & Elkins College
35 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lewis County, WV
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
4 miles, N
St Joseph's Hospital
14 miles, E
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Inc
21 miles, N
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lewis County, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
26 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
73 miles, SW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
78 miles, S
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
100 miles, SE