Cost of living in Lincoln County, WV
Population 20,170 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Lincoln County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Lincoln County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Lincoln County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Lincoln County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Lincoln County
What it costs to live in Lincoln County each month.
- Rent $729
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $468
- State tax $99
- Rent $883
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $471
- State tax $137
- Rent $1,064
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $471
- State tax $137
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Lincoln County?
In Lincoln County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $729 per month, a two-bedroom averages $883 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,064 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Lincoln County?
In Lincoln County, WV, the average household income is $48,593 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,653 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Lincoln County?
The estimated cost of living in Lincoln County, WV is approximately $2,649 per month for a single person, $3,577 for a couple, $5,874 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Lincoln County?
The combined sales tax rate in Lincoln County, WV is 6.56%, which includes the West Virginia state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.56%.
Is Lincoln County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Lincoln County, WV would need approximately $2,649 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,593 per year ($4,049 per month). Lincoln County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Lincoln County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lincoln County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Lincoln County?
The average home value in Lincoln County, WV is $103,400, with average annual property taxes of $494, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Lincoln 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