Jane Lew, West Virginia

About Jane Lew

Set in the northern part of West Virginia, Jane Lew is a tiny community, home to 399 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Jane Lew is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,663 residents per square mile.

📰 Jane Lew News Today

• UPDATE: I-79 reopened following tractor trailer accident, shut down lasted over 3 hours WDTV 5 · Aug 11
• Truck full of maple syrup jackknifes on Interstate 79 WBOY.com · Aug 11
• WV flood response still in ‘search and rescue’ phase, governor says West Virginia Watch · Jul 22
• Obituary for James "Jim" Paul Kidd davisfuneralhomewv.com · Jun 25
• North central West Virginia hit with severe flooding WCHS · Jul 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Jane Lew Unique

• The only place in America named Jane Lew — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
• Positioned in northern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Jane Lew

• IHOP — breakfast
• The Service Station — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Jane Lew Community Center

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jane Lew

• Jane Lew Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Jane Lew

• Jane Lew Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Jane Lew

🏘️ Nearby Communities