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Omar, WV

Omar, WV.

Population: 249 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$72,169
1-year appreciation
-10.5%
3-year appreciation
-9.8%
5-year appreciation
-8.7%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$91,284
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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
inlandFlooding, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (56 mi)
Nearest airport
Southern West Virginia Regional Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-107 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$250
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

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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