Cost of living in Gilmer County, WV
Population 7,376 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Gilmer County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Gilmer County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Gilmer County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Gilmer County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Gilmer County
What it costs to live in Gilmer County each month.
- Rent $722
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $372
- State tax $82
- Rent $852
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $507
- State tax $147
- Rent $1,026
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $507
- State tax $147
Frequently asked questions about Gilmer County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Gilmer County?
In Gilmer County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $722 per month, a two-bedroom averages $852 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,026 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Gilmer County?
In Gilmer County, WV, the average household income is $50,991 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,814 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Gilmer County?
The estimated cost of living in Gilmer County, WV is approximately $2,529 per month for a single person, $3,592 for a couple, $5,882 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Gilmer County?
The combined sales tax rate in Gilmer County, WV is 6.56%, which includes the West Virginia state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.56%.
Is Gilmer County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Gilmer County, WV would need approximately $2,529 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,991 per year ($4,249 per month). Gilmer County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Gilmer County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Gilmer County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Gilmer County?
The average home value in Gilmer County, WV is $83,300, with average annual property taxes of $422, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Gilmer 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