Lincoln County , West Virginia
Population: 20,170 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $48,593 Home $103,400 Rent $727/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 20,170 residents, Lincoln 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 Lincoln County at 46%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$48,593
Median Income
household
$103,400
Home Value
median
$727/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $48,593 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,046 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| Median Home Value | $103,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $727/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 20,170 |
| Median Age | 44 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 8.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
45.6%
Obesity
18.5%
Diabetes
25.1%
Smoking
47.2%
High Blood Pressure
34.0%
No Physical Activity
34.4%
Depression
44.7%
Insufficient Sleep
81.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 59.7 · 60th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
11.90
🌀 Hurricane
47.43
🔥 Wildfire
71.98
❄️ Winter Storm
39.47
🌍 Earthquake
37.25
☀️ Drought
23.85
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