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Weston, WV
City in Lewis County, West Virginia.
Population
3,840
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,976
ZIP codes
0
Weston and its ZIP codes
Weston at a glance
- Weston is about 27 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 38th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $52,070, 13% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,300 (35% below West Virginia) and median rent is $770 a month.
Local data for Weston, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Weston, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,070
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$105,300
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (781), Irish Americans (593), Italian Americans (288).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Weston.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,143
5,726 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $7,776 per person
How people get to work
Weston, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weston, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
416
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weston, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Weston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jane LewTown | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Lost CreekTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| West MilfordTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| HinklevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| BuckhannonCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| AdrianCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Rock CaveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| CenturyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Wolf SummitCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| StonewoodCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Sand ForkTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Nutter FortTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| ReynoldsvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| SalemCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| ClarksburgCity | 18 mi | 9.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weston, WV in?
- Weston is in Lewis County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Weston, WV?
- About 3,840 people live in Weston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weston?
- Nearby places include Jane Lew (6.2 mi), Lost Creek (11 mi), West Milford (12 mi), Hinkleville (13 mi), Buckhannon (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023