City profile
Cheat Lake, WV
Monongalia County · Population 10,902
Cheat Lake is a town in Monongalia County, WV with about 10,902 residents and a typical home value near $368,000. It is 6 miles from Morgantown, WV, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
165
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$367,600
Typical monthly housing
$2,165
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
104
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.82%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.59%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 72/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Riverine flooding, Lightning
Nearest major airport
61 mi to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 47% Democratic / 51% Republican
Community
Population
10,902
Black population
3.4%
County
Monongalia County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving WV than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 10,902 residents
- Typical home value about $368,000
- 6 miles from Morgantown, WV
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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