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Lewisburg, WV

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Lewisburg, WV

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 17
Population3,871
Foreign Born2.1%
Population Density1,018people per mi²
Median Age42.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

82/100

18% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Lewisburg, West Virginia

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$24k
Comfortable $56k$82k
Luxury $95k+$148k+
Elite (Top 5%) $158k+$244k+
Affordability Ratio

64%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
12
Positive
28
Poor
0
Negative
2

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.4mi

Airport

Hospital Helipad

2.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Lewisburg, WV

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf1Nearest 7.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 6.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 76.2 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 9.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$53k+11.0%
30% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$454k
31% below US avg
College Educated
59.5%
70% above US avg
WFH
3.5%
76% below US avg
Homeownership
58.9%
10% below US avg
Median Home
$287k
2% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 84% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
14.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+298.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+606.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.61 / 1k Residents1% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−9.0%
Burglary
0.54 / 1k Residents59% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.54 / 1k Residents59% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.27 / 1k Residents56% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+22Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Lewisburg, West Virginia
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (200% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A+
Fully OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone6B~-2°F min
Growing Season184 days254 frost-free
Annual Rainfall46.8"
Elevation2,087 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Poor399 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,018/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 352 mi · coast 236 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$25.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityGreensboro299k people are 125 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital75 miCharleston, WV
Nearest Prison13 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T13:09:00.000Z

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