Cheat Lake
Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Cheat Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monongalia County, West Virginia, with 9,930 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 997 ft (304 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brookhaven, 4.4 miles SW.
- 9,930residents (2020 Census)
- 997 ftelevation · 304 m
- 14.3 sq miland area · 37.1 km²
- 692 / sq mipopulation density
- 15451ZIP code
About Cheat Lake
Cheat Lake is a census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States, surrounding the Cheat Lake reservoir. The population was 9,930 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Morgantown metropolitan area.
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Living in Cheat Lake
- Median household income
- $117,014
- Median home value
- $367,600
- Median rent
- $1,124/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Cheat Lake had 9,930 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,930 |
|---|---|
| Density | 692 per sq mi (267 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cheat Lake at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Monongalia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,930 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.34 sq mi (37.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6637° N, 79.8482° W |
| ZIP code | 15451 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5414775 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cheat Lake
- Brookhaven4.4 mi SW
- Morgantown5.5 mi W
- Point Marion, PA5.7 mi NW
- Springhill, PA6.2 mi N
- Star City7.4 mi W
- Westover7.8 mi W
- Granville8.0 mi W
- Masontown8.2 mi S
- Osage8.4 mi W
- Greensboro, PA9.5 mi N
- Smithfield, PA9.8 mi N
- Bobtown, PA9.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Cheat Lake
What county is Cheat Lake in?
Cheat Lake is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Cheat Lake, WV?
9,930 people lived in Cheat Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cheat Lake, WV?
The ZIP code of Cheat Lake is 15451.
What is the elevation of Cheat Lake?
997 feet (304 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cheat Lake?
Brookhaven (4.4 mi), Morgantown (5.5 mi), Point Marion (5.7 mi), Springhill (6.2 mi), Star City (7.4 mi).
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