Ohio County , West Virginia

Population: 41,904 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $57,867 Home $165,300 Rent $823/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 41,904 residents, Ohio County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for West Virginia and neighboring counties alike.

$57,867
Median Income
household
$165,300
Home Value
median
$823/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $57,867
Per Capita Income $38,225
Poverty Rate 15.7%
Median Home Value $165,300
Median Gross Rent $823/mo
Owner Occupied 67.4%
Renter Occupied 32.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 41,904
Median Age 42.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 32.5%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.5%
Obesity
15.0%
Diabetes
17.3%
Smoking
36.7%
High Blood Pressure
29.8%
No Physical Activity
31.2%
Depression
41.3%
Insufficient Sleep
81.0%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 69.8  ·  70th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
33.46
🌀 Hurricane
52.11
🔥 Wildfire
15.27
❄️ Winter Storm
4.49
🌍 Earthquake
28.91
☀️ Drought
26.91

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