Cabell County Public RecordsWest Virginia

Cabell County, WV, has 26 public schools, including Huntington High and Cabell Midland High. The high school graduation rate is approximately 88%, while about 22% of adults possess a bachelor's degree or higher. The district’s average math and reading proficiency scores are 37% and 46%, respectively. Adult education is supported through programs at Mountwest Community & Technical College. The area maintains a moderate school safety record, with reported incidents below the state average. Cabell County also offers career-technical education and Advanced Placement (AP) courses to enhance academic opportunities for students.

As of the latest data, Cabell County, WV, has an employment rate of approximately 54.3%. Major industries include Health Care & Social Assistance (employing about 24%), Retail Trade (13%), and Educational Services (10%). The most common occupations are Office & Administrative Support (14%) and Sales (11%). Around 84% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 19 minutes. Most residents work within the county, although about 15% commute to neighboring areas, notably Huntington.

Cabell County, WV, has a homeownership rate of about 62%, with median home values around $135,000 and median rents near $800 per month. The housing market has seen moderate appreciation, with property values rising roughly 5% year-over-year. Housing types range from single-family homes in neighborhoods like Barboursville and Pea Ridge to student rentals near Marshall University in Huntington. Property tax rates average 0.59% of assessed value, among the lowest in the nation. The county offers a mix of suburban and urban living, attracting families, students, and retirees alike.

Cabell County, WV, had approximately 60,000 registered voters for the 2022 general election. Elections include local, state, and federal races, plus school board and levies. In the 2020 presidential race, 55.2% voted Republican and 42.5% Democrat. There are 69 polling locations countywide, overseen by the Cabell County Clerk. Key issues include education, opioid response, and economic development. The county is administered by a three-member Commission. Republican and Democratic parties are the largest, with independent voters increasing (18% in 2022). Early voting and absentee options are also available to all registered voters.

Cabell County, WV, experiences a crime rate higher than the national average, with a violent crime rate of about 3.75 incidents per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of approximately 22.6 per 1,000 residents (2022 data). Huntington, the county seat, faces increased reports of theft, burglary, and drug-related offenses. Law enforcement agencies reported over 900 violent crimes and 5,400 property crimes in recent years. Community safety initiatives and neighborhood watch programs aim to improve reporting and reduce incidents, but residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and utilize available public safety resources.

As of 2022, Cabell County, WV has a population of approximately 94,350. About 51.4% are female and 48.6% male. The median age is 40.2 years. Racially, the county is 88.4% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian, 0.2% Native American, and 3.4% identifying as two or more races; 1.4% are Hispanic or Latino. Children under 18 comprise 18.4%, while 18.1% are 65 or older.