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Cost of living in Doddridge County, WV

Estimated monthly cost
$2,652/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,767 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $688 26%
Federal tax $504 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 12%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $107 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Doddridge County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$658
per month
1 bedroom
$688
per month
2 bedroom
$852
per month
3 bedroom
$1,115
per month
4 bedroom
$1,195
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Doddridge County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,164
per year
Individual earnings
$40,861
per year
Per capita
$32,472
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Doddridge County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$160,000
Annual property tax
$752

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Doddridge County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 14¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$2,304
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Doddridge County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.3%

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 Doddridge County

State and local tax rates for West Virginia.

State income tax
5.1%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.6%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Doddridge County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.8 min
Drive alone
83.1%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
8.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Doddridge County

What it costs to live in Doddridge County each month.

Single person
$2,652
per month
  • Rent $688
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $504
  • State tax $107
Couple
$3,796
per month
  • Rent $852
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $671
  • State tax $187
Family
$6,175
per month
  • Rent $1,115
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $671
  • State tax $187

Frequently asked questions about Doddridge County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Doddridge County?

In Doddridge County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $688 per month, a two-bedroom averages $852 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,115 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Doddridge County?

In Doddridge County, WV, the average household income is $61,164 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,861 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Doddridge County?

The estimated cost of living in Doddridge County, WV is approximately $2,652 per month for a single person, $3,796 for a couple, $6,175 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Doddridge County?

The combined sales tax rate in Doddridge County, WV is 6.56%, which includes the West Virginia state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.56%.

Is Doddridge County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Doddridge County, WV would need approximately $2,652 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,164 per year ($5,097 per month). Doddridge County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Doddridge County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Doddridge County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Doddridge County?

The average home value in Doddridge County, WV is $160,000, with average annual property taxes of $752, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Doddridge County compare to other areas?

You can compare Doddridge County, WV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Doddridge County is in the Clarksburg, WV metro area.

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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
Methodology All data sources