Greenbrier County , West Virginia

Population: 32,688 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $48,662 Home $136,300 Rent $834/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 32,688 residents, Greenbrier County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for West Virginia and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Greenbrier County in the top 24% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with winter-storm risk the dominant local risk.

$48,662
Median Income
household
$136,300
Home Value
median
$834/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $48,662
Per Capita Income $31,699
Poverty Rate 20.7%
Median Home Value $136,300
Median Gross Rent $834/mo
Owner Occupied 74.0%
Renter Occupied 26.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 32,688
Median Age 46.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 22.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

40.4%
Obesity
17.3%
Diabetes
21.4%
Smoking
46.9%
High Blood Pressure
35.0%
No Physical Activity
31.6%
Depression
39.6%
Insufficient Sleep
78.0%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 75.8  ·  76th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
12.85
🌀 Hurricane
53.40
🔥 Wildfire
57.22
❄️ Winter Storm
74.89
🌍 Earthquake
55.98
☀️ Drought
26.30

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