Retiring in Hurricane
Retiring in Hurricane offers West Virginia's real, phasing-in Social Security exemption, alongside real, disclosed considerations on housing cost and healthcare access.
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Learn moreWest Virginia's real, phasing-in Social Security exemption
West Virginia fully exempts Social Security for filers with AGI at or below $50,000 single/$100,000 joint since 2022, with higher earners reaching a full 100% exclusion for tax year 2026 under a separate phase-in.
An above-average West Virginia housing cost
Hurricane's cited average home-sale price (~$340,000) runs genuinely above several other West Virginia Tier A markets in this project's dataset -- a real consideration for retirees on a fixed budget.
A real, disclosed healthcare-access gap
No confirmed hospital was identified directly within Hurricane this pass; retirees should confirm current, specific healthcare access directly given this real, disclosed gap.
Key takeaways
- West Virginia's Social Security exemption reaches a full 100% exclusion for tax year 2026 for all qualifying filers.
- Hurricane's cited housing costs run genuinely above several other West Virginia markets.
- No confirmed hospital was identified directly within Hurricane this pass -- confirm healthcare access directly for retirees with specific needs.
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