Jackson County , West Virginia
Population: 27,753 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,671 Home $154,600 Rent $720/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 27,753 residents, Jackson 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 Jackson County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$55,671
Median Income
household
$154,600
Home Value
median
$720/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,671 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,107 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| Median Home Value | $154,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $720/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 27,753 |
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.5%
Obesity
17.2%
Diabetes
20.1%
Smoking
39.5%
High Blood Pressure
34.5%
No Physical Activity
30.5%
Depression
43.1%
Insufficient Sleep
81.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 56.5 · 56th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
12.75
🌀 Hurricane
56.53
🔥 Wildfire
20.39
❄️ Winter Storm
28.10
🌍 Earthquake
41.60
☀️ Drought
34.03
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