Cost of living in Upshur County, WV
Population 23,758 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Upshur County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Upshur County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Upshur County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Upshur County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Upshur 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 Upshur 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 Upshur County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Upshur County
What it costs to live in Upshur County each month.
- Rent $722
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $442
- State tax $95
- Rent $947
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $519
- State tax $150
- Rent $1,162
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $519
- State tax $150
Frequently asked questions about Upshur County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Upshur County?
In Upshur County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $722 per month, a two-bedroom averages $947 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,162 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Upshur County?
In Upshur County, WV, the average household income is $51,859 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,105 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Upshur County?
The estimated cost of living in Upshur County, WV is approximately $2,612 per month for a single person, $3,702 for a couple, $6,033 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Upshur County?
The combined sales tax rate in Upshur County, WV is 6.56%, which includes the West Virginia state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.56%.
Is Upshur County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Upshur County, WV would need approximately $2,612 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,859 per year ($4,322 per month). Upshur County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Upshur County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Upshur County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Upshur County?
The average home value in Upshur County, WV is $160,700, with average annual property taxes of $700, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Upshur 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