Preston County , West Virginia
Population: 34,204 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $61,373 Home $157,700 Rent $753/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 34,204 residents, Preston County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for West Virginia and neighboring counties alike.
$61,373
Median Income
household
$157,700
Home Value
median
$753/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $61,373 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,645 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
| Median Home Value | $157,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $753/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 34,204 |
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.7%
Obesity
15.3%
Diabetes
20.6%
Smoking
43.1%
High Blood Pressure
31.9%
No Physical Activity
31.7%
Depression
38.7%
Insufficient Sleep
77.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 33.8 · 34th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
27.10
🌀 Hurricane
55.11
🔥 Wildfire
27.39
❄️ Winter Storm
55.70
🌍 Earthquake
27.77
☀️ Drought
28.78
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