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Lake, WV

Lake, WV.

Population: 948 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$142,268
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$143,311
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
inlandFlooding, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (49 mi)
Nearest airport
Logan County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-107 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$419
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,368
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Mining, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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