Cost of living in Tucker County, WV
Population 6,698 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Tucker County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Tucker County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Tucker County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Tucker County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Tucker 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 Tucker 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 Tucker County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Tucker County
What it costs to live in Tucker County each month.
- Rent $763
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $414
- State tax $90
- Rent $852
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $545
- State tax $156
- Rent $1,194
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $545
- State tax $156
Frequently asked questions about Tucker County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Tucker County?
In Tucker County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $763 per month, a two-bedroom averages $852 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,194 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Tucker County?
In Tucker County, WV, the average household income is $53,475 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,383 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Tucker County?
The estimated cost of living in Tucker County, WV is approximately $2,620 per month for a single person, $3,639 for a couple, $6,097 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Tucker County?
The combined sales tax rate in Tucker County, WV is 6.56%, which includes the West Virginia state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.56%.
Is Tucker County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Tucker County, WV would need approximately $2,620 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,475 per year ($4,456 per month). Tucker County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Tucker County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tucker County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Tucker County?
The average home value in Tucker County, WV is $144,700, with average annual property taxes of $511, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Tucker 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