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Cost of living in Mineral County, WV

Estimated monthly cost
$2,726/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,922 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $747 27%
Federal tax $516 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 11%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $110 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Mineral County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$655
per month
1 bedroom
$747
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,226
per month
4 bedroom
$1,388
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mineral County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,049
per year
Individual earnings
$41,584
per year
Per capita
$36,399
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mineral County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$180,400
Annual property tax
$838

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mineral 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 Mineral County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.9%

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 Mineral 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 Mineral County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.9 min
Drive alone
80.2%
Public transit
1.2%
Work from home
9.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mineral County

What it costs to live in Mineral County each month.

Single person
$2,726
per month
  • Rent $747
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $516
  • State tax $110
Couple
$4,019
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $784
  • State tax $216
Family
$6,428
per month
  • Rent $1,226
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $784
  • State tax $216

Frequently asked questions about Mineral County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mineral County?

In Mineral County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $747 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,226 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mineral County?

In Mineral County, WV, the average household income is $68,049 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,584 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mineral County?

The estimated cost of living in Mineral County, WV is approximately $2,726 per month for a single person, $4,019 for a couple, $6,428 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mineral County?

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

Is Mineral County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mineral County, WV would need approximately $2,726 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,049 per year ($5,671 per month). Mineral County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Mineral County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mineral County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Mineral County?

The average home value in Mineral County, WV is $180,400, with average annual property taxes of $838, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mineral County compare to other areas?

You can compare Mineral County, WV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Mineral County is in the Cumberland, MD-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