Barbour County , West Virginia
Population: 15,454 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $48,347 Home $126,000 Rent $803/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 15,454 residents, Barbour County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for West Virginia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Barbour County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$48,347
Median Income
household
$126,000
Home Value
median
$803/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $48,347 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,055 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
| Median Home Value | $126,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $803/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 15,454 |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.8%
Obesity
13.8%
Diabetes
21.4%
Smoking
41.1%
High Blood Pressure
34.7%
No Physical Activity
31.9%
Depression
42.5%
Insufficient Sleep
78.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 24.0 · 24th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
11.45
🌀 Hurricane
47.68
🔥 Wildfire
11.64
❄️ Winter Storm
26.45
🌍 Earthquake
24.52
☀️ Drought
38.36
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