Nicholas County , West Virginia
Population: 24,446 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,280 Home $114,200 Rent $669/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 24,446 residents, Nicholas 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 Nicholas County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$49,280
Median Income
household
$114,200
Home Value
median
$669/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,280 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,257 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
| Median Home Value | $114,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $669/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 24,446 |
| Median Age | 46 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.6%
Obesity
16.8%
Diabetes
20.7%
Smoking
46.6%
High Blood Pressure
35.1%
No Physical Activity
33.1%
Depression
41.2%
Insufficient Sleep
77.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 58.2 · 58th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
9.67
🌀 Hurricane
46.14
🔥 Wildfire
40.59
❄️ Winter Storm
57.35
🌍 Earthquake
39.54
☀️ Drought
26.43
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