Cheat Lake, WV
Living in Cheat Lake
Bikeability4
Walkability18
Commute70
Public Transit5
Affordability50
Public Safety91
Airports21
Hospitals58
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.3kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
54%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate19%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree28%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$89kMedian Household Income+$9.9k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector60%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts60%
Sales and office19%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$299kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$775Median Monthly Rent+$173 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199934%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cheat Lake
United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Monongalia County18
Property Crime in Cheat Lake
United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Monongalia County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cheat Lake
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding43
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cheat Lake, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cheat Lake, WV
Amplify Children's Academy
2 miles, W
Morgantown Learning Academy
4 miles, W
Trinity Christian School
5 miles, SW
Morgantown Christian Academy
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Cheat Lake, WV
West Virginia University
6 miles, W
Fairmont State University
21 miles, SW
Waynesburg University
24 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cheat Lake, WV
Mon Health Medical Center
5 miles, W
West Virginia University Hospitals
6 miles, W
Preston Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SE
Uniontown Hospital
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Cheat Lake, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
32 miles, SW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
48 miles, NE
Pittsburgh International Airport
61 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
109 miles, SE