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Lenore, WV Utility & Living Guide

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Last updated: June 26, 2026

Total Utilities$320/mo

1BR Rent$900/mo

Sales Tax6%

COL Index105 (+5% above national average)

Family Score7/10

Median Home$280,000

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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$130/mo

Appalachian Power

🔥 Gas

$60/mo

Mountaineer Gas

💧 Water

$40/mo

Lenore Public Service District

🗑️ Garbage

$30/mo

Republic Services

📶 Internet

$60/mo

Combined Average Overhead$320/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom	$900/mo
2 Bedrooms	$1200/mo
3 Bedrooms	$1800/mo
Median Home Price	$280,000
Property Tax Rate	0.8%
Avg Childcare/mo	$900

The housing market in Lenore is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are scarce, and most residents own their homes. The area is seeing some new construction, particularly in the outskirts of town.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100

vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$900

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax	6%
Property Tax Rate	0.8%
<p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p>

West Virginia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 3% to 6.5%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score

7/10

Safety Index

Higher = safer

School Rating

7/10

GreatSchools avg

Avg Childcare

$900/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend

+2% (growing)

Political Climate

Red

Business Momentum

Moderate, with key industries in mining, healthcare, and manufacturing

Top Local Concerns

Economic development, infrastructure, public safety

🚌 Transit for Families

Lenore has limited public transportation, but the town is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some sidewalks and crosswalks

🎡 Top Kid Attractions

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Chief Logan State Park
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Hatfield-McCoy Trails
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Williamson Farmers Market

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods offer a mix of old and new homes, with tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community. The outskirts of town have more rural settings and newer construction.

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Lenore has ordinances regulating property maintenance, zoning, and animal control

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📊 Lenore — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer months bring higher electric bills due to air conditioning usage, while winter months see increased gas and heating oil costs. Residents can expect to pay around 10-20% more for utilities during peak seasons.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

The 25676 ZIP code has a property tax millage rate of 12.5, with no local surtaxes

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

6, Lenore has some sidewalks and crosswalks, but the town's infrastructure is not entirely stroller-friendly, with some rough roads and limited accessibility features

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