Hardy County, WV

County in West Virginia, South · ranked on 36 metrics

Rank among US counties

Hardy County, WV is a county in West Virginia with a population of 14,239 (2,117th of 3,094). It ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,013th of 3,094), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,242nd of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,762nd of 3,093), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,609th of 3,094), Median Income (1,669th of 2,000).

Population
14,239
2,117th highest of 3,094
Density
24.5
2,054th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-0.01%
1,865th highest of 3,094
Area
582
1,665th highest of 3,094
Region
South
West Virginia

At a glance

Median household income
$49,272
2,762nd highest of 3,093
Median home value
$166,300
1,848th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$816
1,956th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.6%
1,969th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
17.7%
729th highest of 3,094
College degree
15.7%
2,609th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
41.5%
506th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
10.6%
1,384th highest of 2,916
Average commute
30 minutes
529th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
83.9%
2,231st highest of 3,094
Climate
51.9°F average
31°F in January, 72°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +57.7
77.9% Republican, 20.2% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)78.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 419th of 2,916
  2. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)15.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 642nd of 2,916
  3. Cooling Degree Days per Year627
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 766th of 3,050
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)3.6%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,013th of 3,094
  5. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$816
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,130th of 3,090
  6. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$166,300
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,242nd of 3,092
  7. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)10.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,503rd of 2,916
  8. Heating Degree Days per Year5,387
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,802nd of 3,050
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)83.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,231st of 3,094
  10. Poverty Rate (%)17.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,366th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)23.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,886th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Depression (%)32.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,857th of 2,916
  3. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)43.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,951st of 3,094
  4. Adults Who Smoke (%)22.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,753rd of 2,916
  5. Adults with Diabetes (%)14.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,610th of 2,916
  6. Median Household Income$49,272
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,762nd of 3,093
  7. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)26.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,554th of 2,916
  8. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)15.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,609th of 3,094
  9. Median Income$49,272
    Poorest Counties
    1,669th of 2,000
  10. Average Commute (Minutes)29.7
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,566th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (33), weakest Health (25). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 13 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Grayson County, VA90% similar
    Compared on 11 of 13
  2. Gilmer County, WV85% similar
    Compared on 11 of 13
  3. Barbour County, WV84% similar
  4. Summers County, WV84% similar
    Compared on 12 of 13
  5. Doddridge County, WV83% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of Hardy County, WV?
Hardy County, WV has a population of 14,239, 2,117th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Hardy County, WV rank best at?
Among US counties, Hardy County, WV ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,013th of 3,094); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,242nd of 3,092).
Where does Hardy County, WV rank worst?
Hardy County, WV ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,762nd of 3,093); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,609th of 3,094); Median Income (1,669th of 2,000).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Hardy County, WV?
Rankodex ranks Hardy County, WV on 36 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

36 metrics with a value for this place, in 9 topics