Lumberport is a small town of 783 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $53,594
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lumberport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lumberport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lumberport city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.0
Lumberport's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lumberport costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lumberport, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$116,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$641
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,594
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lumberport's violent crime rate is 104.1 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
104.1 /100k
Property Crime
709.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lumberport is served primarily by Harrison County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lumberport, WV
National Avg
School District
Harrison County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lumberport sees average highs of 39.7°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Lumberport's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lumberport roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $116,100 and median rent is $641/month.
Lumberport's violent crime rate is 104.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 709.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lumberport are operated by Harrison County Schools.
The district has 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 5.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lumberport, WV has a population of 783, a median household income of $53,594, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lumberport averages 39.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lumberport, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26386.
The population of Lumberport, West Virginia is 783 with a median age of 51.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lumberport: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $116,100, median household income $53,594, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lumberport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
