Cost of living in Barbour County, WV
Population 15,454 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Barbour County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Barbour County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Barbour County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Barbour County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Barbour County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Barbour County
State and local tax rates for West Virginia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Barbour County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Barbour County
What it costs to live in Barbour County each month.
- Rent $769
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $418
- State tax $90
- Rent $852
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $468
- State tax $136
- Rent $1,182
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $468
- State tax $136
Frequently asked questions about Barbour County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Barbour County?
In Barbour County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $769 per month, a two-bedroom averages $852 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,182 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Barbour County?
In Barbour County, WV, the average household income is $48,347 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,627 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Barbour County?
The estimated cost of living in Barbour County, WV is approximately $2,630 per month for a single person, $3,542 for a couple, $5,988 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Barbour County?
The combined sales tax rate in Barbour County, WV is 6.56%, which includes the West Virginia state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.56%.
Is Barbour County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Barbour County, WV would need approximately $2,630 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,347 per year ($4,029 per month). Barbour County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Barbour County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Barbour County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Barbour County?
The average home value in Barbour County, WV is $126,000, with average annual property taxes of $538, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Barbour County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP