The Town FilesMorgan County, West Virginia
17,426 people. The median home is worth $240,600 (typical West Virginia town: $125,000) and the median household earns $72,179.
Towns in Morgan County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath (Berkeley Springs) | 753 | $185,100 | $39,219 | 40.8 |
People and housing
| Morgan County | Typical West Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,600 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $794 | $811 |
| Median household income | $72,179 | $52,093 |
| Median age | 48.8 | 43.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 18.6% |
Jobs and pay
3,085 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,239 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 615 storm events in Morgan County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Morgan County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4378: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3358: Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3345: Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).