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Cost of living in Wood County, WV

Part of the Parkersburg Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,666/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 83,829 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $776 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $442 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $306 11%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $95 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Wood County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$771
per month
1 bedroom
$776
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,252
per month
4 bedroom
$1,304
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wood County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$56,193
per year
Individual earnings
$37,114
per year
Per capita
$33,324
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wood County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$153,700
Annual property tax
$943

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wood 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 Wood County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.6%

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 Wood 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 Wood County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.1 min
Drive alone
79.5%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
8.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wood County

What it costs to live in Wood County each month.

Single person
$2,666
per month
  • Rent $776
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $306
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $442
  • State tax $95
Couple
$3,775
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $507
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $589
  • State tax $167
Family
$6,210
per month
  • Rent $1,252
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $769
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $589
  • State tax $167

Frequently asked questions about Wood County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wood County?

In Wood 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 Wood County?

In Wood County, WV, the average household income is $56,193 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,114 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wood County?

The estimated cost of living in Wood County, WV is approximately $2,666 per month for a single person, $3,775 for a couple, $6,210 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wood County?

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

Is Wood County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wood County, WV would need approximately $2,666 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,193 per year ($4,683 per month). Wood County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Wood County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wood County, WV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wood County?

The average home value in Wood County, WV is $153,700, with average annual property taxes of $943, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wood County compare to other areas?

You can compare Wood County, WV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Wood 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
Methodology All data sources