Cost of living in Wirt County, WV
Part of the Parkersburg Metro Area
Population 5,131 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Wirt County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Wirt County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Wirt County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Wirt County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Wirt 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 Wirt 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 Wirt County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Wirt County
What it costs to live in Wirt County each month.
- Rent $776
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $424
- State tax $91
- Rent $933
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $565
- State tax $161
- Rent $1,252
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $565
- State tax $161
Frequently asked questions about Wirt County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Wirt County?
In Wirt County, WV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $776 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,252 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Wirt County?
In Wirt County, WV, the average household income is $54,688 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,964 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Wirt County?
The estimated cost of living in Wirt County, WV is approximately $2,644 per month for a single person, $3,745 for a couple, $6,180 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Wirt County?
The combined sales tax rate in Wirt County, WV is 6.56%, which includes the West Virginia state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.56%.
Is Wirt County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Wirt County, WV would need approximately $2,644 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,688 per year ($4,557 per month). Wirt County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Wirt County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wirt 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 Wirt County?
The average home value in Wirt County, WV is $112,800, with average annual property taxes of $602, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Wirt County compare to other areas?
You can compare Wirt County, WV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Wirt County is in the Parkersburg-Vienna, 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