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Putnam County

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Population

57,1772024

Similar to communities in West Virginia

Household income

$79,5272024

More favorable than communities in West Virginia

Home value

$223,3002024

More favorable than communities in West Virginia

Unemployment

3.4%2026

More favorable than communities in West Virginia

Violent crime

702023

Similar to communities in West Virginia

Work from home

10.6%2024

Higher than communities in West Virginia

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Economic Development Pilot

Commission approves amendment to Valley Point Apartments PILOT to permit transferability

Commissioners approved a first amendment to the pilot agreement for Valley Point Apartments LLC to permit transferability on sale or financing, provide voluntary termination/reconveyance rights and establish lease conditions prior to PCDA title conveyance.

Putnam County — Oct 21, 2026

Commission sides with executor in dispute over deed in Call estate

Oct 21, 2026

Commission approves grant, MOU with Williamson & Shriver, and multiple payment orders

Oct 21, 2026

Commission approves low bid for Valley Park Drainage Project, contingent on engineer review

Oct 21, 2026

Commission approves Custer Ridge payout and hears Fisher Ridge update; contractor reports minor delay

Oct 21, 2026

Code Enforcement

Commission orders sanctions, extensions and dismissals in multiple property code enforcement cases

Oct 21, 2026

Youth Programs

Putnam County 4‑H reports rising participation; fair auction raised $626,000

Sep 30, 2026

Data Centers

Putnam County adopts resolution requiring developers to cover utility upgrades and water studies for hyperscale data centers

Sep 30, 2026

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What stands out in Putnam County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Putnam County with communities in West Virginia or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Putnam County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on housing cost burden for homeowners.

100th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Oct 21Commission Meeting 10/20/26Commission voted to reject the fiduciary commissioner's memorandum and proceed with the estate administration as filed.Sep 30Commission Meeting 9/29/26Change order and payment orders approved.Sep 8Commission Meeting 9/8/26Accept award and authorize president to sign schedule documents.Aug 25Commission Meeting 8/25/26Application process approved; staff to post materials.

More coverage

Commission approves Valley Park change order, TIF and bond payments

Sep 30, 2026

Fraser's Bottom resident urges county to pursue public water connections

Sep 30, 2026

Putnam County reports $19 million rise in fixed assets; commissioners approve FY2026 financial statements

Sep 30, 2026

Commission approves rezoning for parcels off Carl's Lane in Scott Depot

Sep 30, 2026