Cost of living in Ritchie County, WV
Population 8,372 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Ritchie County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Ritchie County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Ritchie County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Ritchie County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Ritchie 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Ritchie County
What it costs to live in Ritchie County each month.
- Rent $649
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $382
- State tax $84
- Rent $852
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $496
- State tax $144
- Rent $1,026
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $496
- State tax $144
Frequently asked questions about Ritchie County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Ritchie County?
In Ritchie County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $649 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 Ritchie County?
In Ritchie County, WV, the average household income is $50,256 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,423 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Ritchie County?
The estimated cost of living in Ritchie County, WV is approximately $2,468 per month for a single person, $3,578 for a couple, $5,868 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Ritchie County?
The combined sales tax rate in Ritchie County, WV is 6.56%, which includes the West Virginia state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.56%.
Is Ritchie County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Ritchie County, WV would need approximately $2,468 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,256 per year ($4,188 per month). Ritchie County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Ritchie County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ritchie County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Ritchie County?
The average home value in Ritchie County, WV is $107,800, with average annual property taxes of $700, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Ritchie 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