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WELCOME TO LEWIS COUNTY, WV!
Lewis County is one of six West Virginia Designated Retirement Communities. Garnering this designation is a perfect fit for Lewis County because of our outstanding healthcare services and our designation as the state's first Nationally Accredited Senior Center.
The Senior Center is proud to partner with the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Lakes Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. in making this program successful.
Relocation Statistics:
County Population: 16,372
Land Area: 384.9 sq. mi.
Industries Providing Employment:
Education/Medical/
Social Services 13%
Retail Trade – 11%
Manufacturing – 12%
Mining, Gas Extraction, Construction – 34%
Accommodations & Food Service – 6%
Demographic Statistics:
Median Age 41.7 yrs.
Households 6,820
Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%
Post Secondary Education:
Fairmont State University branch is located at Lewis County High School
Colleges and Universities located within one hour of Lewis County include:
West Virginia University
Fairmont State University
Alderson-Broaddus College
Glenville State College
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Davis & Elkins College
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Lewis County Crime Rate (in 2004):
Murder – 0
Rapes – 0
Robberies – 0
Assaults 2
Burglaries – 2
Thefts – 8
Auto Thefts – 2
Education: Lewis County Schools
Elementary 4
Middle School 1
High School 1
Christian School 1
Parochial School 1
Climate:
Teamperature
Mean Annual Average 52 degrees F
January Averages
High 40 degrees, low 18 degrees F
July Averages
High 85 degrees, low 60 degrees F
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Other sources that can help you learn about the businesses, recreation, and quality of life available in Lewis County are the following:
Retire WV
Mountain Lakes CVB
Lewis County Chamber of Commerce
Lewis County Economic Development Authority
WV Realtors Association
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