Economy & Jobs — Lost Creek, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $78,571 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$78,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,441 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
| In Labor Force | 205 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Retail | 30.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.8% |
| Agriculture | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 65 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 61 |
| Law Offices | 40 |
| Gas Stations | 39 |
| Physician Offices | 36 |
| Commercial Banks | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 26 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Child Day Care | 19 |
| New Car Dealers | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.