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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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