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Omar, WV
Census-designated place in Logan County, West Virginia.
Population
188
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
167
ZIP codes
0
Omar and its ZIP codes
Omar at a glance
- Omar is about 2.3 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Omar, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Logan County. PPP loans are for Omar.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,670
11,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,013
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $7,750 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Omar, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
457
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
322
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Omar, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Omar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChaunceyCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.4 |
| SwitzerCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.3 |
| RossmoreCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| MonavilleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Sarah AnnCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.8 |
| NeibertCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| EarlingCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| McConnellCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| ManTown | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| StollingsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| HoldenCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Mount Gay-ShamrockCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.5 |
| LoganCity | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| VerdunvilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.7 |
| West LoganTown | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Omar, WV in?
- Omar is in Logan County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Omar, WV?
- About 188 people live in Omar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Omar?
- Nearby places include Chauncey (1 mi), Switzer (2.1 mi), Rossmore (3.1 mi), Monaville (3.7 mi), Sarah Ann (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023