Lester, WV
Living in Lester
Bikeability26
Walkability51
Commute28
Public Transit34
Affordability97
Public Safety62
Airports4
Hospitals39
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
454Population+139 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black9%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate45%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$2.7k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty-18% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$581Median Monthly Rent+$401 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
LP gas9%
Utility gas38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lester
United States45
West Virginia21
Beckley Metro Area38
Raleigh County45
Property Crime in Lester
United States48
West Virginia20
Beckley Metro Area40
Raleigh County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lester
Inland Flooding34
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lester, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lester, WV
Sophia Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
House of Prayer Christian Academy
4 miles, SE
Mabscott Christian Academy
6 miles, NE
Mt Tabor Christian School
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lester, WV
Appalachian Bible College
10 miles, NE
Concord University
27 miles, SE
Bluefield State College
32 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lester, WV
Raleigh General Hospital
7 miles, NE
Beckley Arh Hospital
9 miles, NE
Plateau Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Summers County Arh Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lester, WV
Yeager Airport
47 miles, N
Greenbrier Valley Airport
50 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
81 miles, NW