County profile · West Virginia
Ohio County, WV market data
How Ohio County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 40,496
- −4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 18,342
- Median household income
- $57,094
- +12.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $166,000
- Jobs located here
- 28,166
- Highest market score
- 69
- Landscaping and lawn care, #260 of 1,493 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Ohio County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Ohio County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Ohio County has an estimated 40,496 people and 18,342 households. Population estimates show Ohio County declined 4.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Ohio County is $57,094, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 12.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ohio County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (63).
Of the business types scored in Ohio County, landscaping and lawn care companies (69); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (66); and HVAC and plumbing companies (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #260 of 1,493 scored counties.
Ohio County is part of the Wheeling metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ohio County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ohio County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 69 | #260 of 1,493 | 5 | 2.7 | $5M | 169 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 66 | #312 of 1,771 | 10 | 5.5 | $2.5M | 147 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #562 of 1,707 | 9 | 4.9 | $5.3M | 112 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,036 of 2,176 | 28 | 15.3 | Index only | 168 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,098 of 2,088 | 17 | 9.3 | $669K | 101 | 3 |
| Gyms | 46 | #1,052 of 1,792 | 10 | 5.5 | $1.1M | 87 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 45 | #947 of 1,611 | 6 | 3.3 | $1.2M | 121 | 13 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,336 of 2,229 | 37 | 20.2 | Index only | 160 | 18 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 44 | #1,242 of 2,087 | 20 | 10.9 | $1.6M | 125 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 43 | #1,359 of 2,057 | 22 | 12.0 | $2.2M | 89 | 23 |
| Nail salons | 40 | #946 of 1,328 | 8 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 111 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 40 | #966 of 1,461 | 9 | 4.9 | $1.6M | 64 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 39 | #1,536 of 2,210 | 30 | 16.4 | $1.1M | 120 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 38 | #1,594 of 2,200 | 22 | 12.0 | $671K | 76 | 10 |
| Grocery stores | 35 | #1,498 of 2,070 | 13 | 7.1 | $7.9M | 85 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 32 | #1,886 of 2,402 | 40 | 21.8 | $2.6M | 76 | 14 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,931 of 2,378 | 33 | 18.0 | $408K | 92 | 16 |
| Convenience stores | 31 | #1,771 of 2,261 | 22 | 12.0 | $4.7M | 60 | 6 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 30 | #776 of 887 | 6 | 3.3 | Index only | 109 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 30 | #1,137 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.3 | $1.9M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 28 | #1,239 of 1,485 | 8 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 68 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 27 | #2,043 of 2,358 | 26 | 14.2 | $1.7M | 71 | 24 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #2,103 of 2,401 | 58 | 31.6 | $232K | 86 | 26 |
| Funeral homes | 26 | #1,287 of 1,472 | 10 | 5.5 | $299K | 44 | 8 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 26 | #1,719 of 1,889 | 21 | 11.4 | $3M | 72 | 9 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 26 | #1,858 of 2,063 | 25 | 13.6 | $2.5M | 67 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 25 | #1,946 of 2,272 | 37 | 20.2 | $1M | 80 | 21 |
| Barbershops | 17 | #1,244 of 1,356 | 11 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 17 | #1,366 of 1,422 | 10 | 5.5 | $1.9M | 78 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 17 | #1,580 of 1,656 | 14 | 7.6 | $1.3M | 75 | 54 |
| Roofing and gutters | 14 | #1,149 of 1,177 | 10 | 5.5 | $4.8M | 56 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 14 | #2,379 of 2,405 | 129 | 70.3 | $483K | 73 | 45 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 13 | #1,259 of 1,302 | 9 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 13 | #1,302 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.3 | $2.2M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 13 | #2,166 of 2,222 | 35 | 19.1 | $1.8M | 58 | 49 |
| Hair salons | 13 | #2,290 of 2,339 | 45 | 24.5 | $330K | 77 | 18 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 13 | #2,357 of 2,385 | 93 | 50.7 | $160K | 75 | 25 |
| Pizza | 12 | #2,071 of 2,090 | 25 | 13.6 | $2.5M | 49 | 49 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 12 | #2,371 of 2,394 | 151 | 82.3 | $124K | 81 | 94 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 12 | #2,384 of 2,405 | 253 | 137.9 | $246K | 66 | 104 |
| Car washes and detailing | 10 | #1,424 of 1,451 | 8 | 4.4 | $1.7M | 67 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 10 | #1,493 of 1,530 | 10 | 5.5 | $1.3M | 54 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 10 | #1,874 of 1,886 | 25 | 13.6 | $750K | 76 | 23 |
| Spas and skin care | 9 | #1,761 of 1,769 | 27 | 14.7 | $549K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $3.7M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $6.2M | 261 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $15.9M | 133 | 8 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $8.3M | 129 | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $4.5M | 33 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | Index only | 154 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $15.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $12.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $31.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $18.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $11.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Ohio County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $13.5M | $733 | 77 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $43.9M | $2,392 | 92 |
| Food away from home | $62.3M | $3,395 | 83 |
| Groceries | $103.2M | $5,624 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $14.8M | $809 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.3M | $397 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11.4M | $620 | 63 |
| Medical and dental services | $18.7M | $1,022 | 79 |
| Pets | $14.8M | $805 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $31.7M | $1,730 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $37.3M | $2,036 | 104 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $47.8M | $2,603 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $24.8M | $1,349 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $256.3M | $13,974 | 84 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Ohio County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 40,496−4.4% since 2020
- Households
- 18,342
- Median age
- 43.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.5
- Land area
- 106 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 392
- Median household income
- $57,094+12.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,503
- Median home value
- $166,000
- Jobs located here
- 28,166
- Daytime population
- 49,394Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ohio County, WV growing?
Population estimates put Ohio County at 40,496 people in 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 18,342 households. Median household income rose 12.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Ohio County, WV spend?
Households in Ohio County spend about $256.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $103.2M on groceries and $62.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Ohio County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ohio County, WV?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ohio County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (69); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (66); and HVAC and plumbing companies (58). Ohio County ranks #260 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Ohio County, WV compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Ohio County is $57,094 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $166,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Ohio County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Ohio County, each ranked against other counties.
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