Taylor County , West Virginia
Population: 16,543 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,807 Home $144,000 Rent $672/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,543 residents, Taylor 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 Taylor County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$56,807
Median Income
household
$144,000
Home Value
median
$672/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,807 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,241 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| Median Home Value | $144,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $672/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,543 |
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.6%
Obesity
12.6%
Diabetes
20.8%
Smoking
38.4%
High Blood Pressure
34.7%
No Physical Activity
31.9%
Depression
42.4%
Insufficient Sleep
77.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 23.5 · 24th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
15.11
🌀 Hurricane
45.43
🔥 Wildfire
14.92
❄️ Winter Storm
20.72
🌍 Earthquake
21.47
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