Upshur County , West Virginia
Population: 23,758 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,859 Home $160,700 Rent $799/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 23,758 residents, Upshur County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for West Virginia and neighboring counties alike.
$51,859
Median Income
household
$160,700
Home Value
median
$799/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,859 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,616 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
| Median Home Value | $160,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $799/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 23,758 |
| Median Age | 42 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.6%
Obesity
13.3%
Diabetes
20.9%
Smoking
39.0%
High Blood Pressure
33.2%
No Physical Activity
30.3%
Depression
40.9%
Insufficient Sleep
81.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 44.8 · 45th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
12.79
🌀 Hurricane
47.81
🔥 Wildfire
10.72
❄️ Winter Storm
41.44
🌍 Earthquake
33.37
☀️ Drought
41.86
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