Marshall County, West Virginia
Among the top 16% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
- top 11% for property tax rate
- top 13% for monthly owner costs
- bottom 10% for air quality
Marshall County is a county in West Virginia with about 31,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include property tax rate, monthly owner costs, and comfortable days. It rates lower on income tax and air quality.
Official websitemarshallcountywv.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in3.4 in
humid 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 38% of US counties
Home Value$131k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$788better than 57% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 87% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.47%better than 89% of US counties
Income Tax5.62%better than 35% of US counties
Sales Tax6.57%better than 73% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.85%better than 65% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 66% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.9 in57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall15.8 inbetter than 45% of US counties
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 50% of US counties
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.8better than 42% of US counties
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 10% of US counties
School Quality66.7better than 71% of US counties
Violent Crime812/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Crime516/100kbetter than 72% of US counties
Community
Population30,50955th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.484th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1012th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.6%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 44% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 61% of US counties
Airport Distance48 mibetter than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.6%better than 40% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.95better than 54% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 43% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marshall County an affordable place to live?
- Marshall County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 38% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marshall County?
- The median home value in Marshall County is $131k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marshall County?
- Median household income in Marshall County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marshall County?
- Median gross rent in Marshall County is $788 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marshall County safe?
- Marshall County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 812/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 516/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marshall County?
- Marshall County averages 74°F in July and 31°F in January, with 45.9 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marshall County?
- Public-school quality in Marshall County is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marshall County?
- The average one-way commute in Marshall County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)