Cheat Lake SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Cheat Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cheat Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cheat Lake is 113 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cheat Lake is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cheat Lake is $394,304.
The median income in Cheat Lake is $117,014.
Cheat Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cheat Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cheat Lake | West Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 86 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 153 | 61 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cheat Lake, WV Weather
The average high in Cheat Lake is 62.6° and the average low is 41.8°.
There are 102.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.0 inches of precipitation each year with 26.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cheat Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 102.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Rankings & Articles For Cheat Lake
Locations Around Cheat Lake
Map Of Cheat Lake, WV
Best Places Around Cheat Lake
Pleasant Hills, PA
Population 8,399
Castle Shannon, PA
Population 8,209
Whitehall, PA
Population 14,811
Baldwin, PA
Population 21,057
Brentwood, PA
Population 9,866
Jefferson Hills, PA
Population 12,317
White Oak, PA
Population 7,468
Canonsburg, PA
Population 9,675
Cheat Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cheat Lake
The current population in Cheat Lake is 10,902. The population has increased 42.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,902 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 10,485 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 10,034 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 10,187 | 6.6% |
| 2020 | 9,559 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 9,251 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 9,337 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 9,540 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 9,671 | 4.9% |
| 2015 | 9,219 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 9,220 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 9,133 | 14.6% |
| 2012 | 7,972 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 8,173 | 7.0% |
| 2010 | 7,638 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cheat Lake
See the full breakdown
Cheat Lake is:
88.8% White with 9,679 White residents.
2.9% African American with 312 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 211 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 113 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 280 Two Or More residents.
2.8% Hispanic with 300 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cheat Lake | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.8% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cheat Lake
See the full breakdown
Cheat Lake is 49.8% female with 5,430 female residents.
Cheat Lake is 50.2% male with 5,471 male residents.
| Gender | Cheat Lake | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cheat Lake for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
1.0% of adults in Cheat Lake completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Cheat Lake completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Cheat Lake completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Cheat Lake completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Cheat Lake completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Cheat Lake completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Cheat Lake completed master's degree.
12.0% of adults in Cheat Lake completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Cheat Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cheat Lake | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cheat Lake, West Virginia
See the full breakdown
2.0% of households in Cheat Lake earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Cheat Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Cheat Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Cheat Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.3% of households in Cheat Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.2% of households in Cheat Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Cheat Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in Cheat Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Cheat Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
25.4% of households in Cheat Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cheat Lake | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.3% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.4% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
