16 Population FY 2023

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.

Current source-backed tax context for West Virginia and Helvetia.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
WV state individual income tax West Virginia enacted a 5% across-the-board personal income tax cut in 2026; updated schedules apply retroactive to January 1, 2026, with a top marginal rate of 4.58%. Signed March 31, 2026; codified effective June 12, 2026, retroactive to January 1, 2026. Rate missing West Virginia 2026 income tax rate cut
WV sales and use tax (state base) West Virginia combined state sales and use tax is generally 6%, with additional local sales and use tax in municipalities that impose local rates. Current WV Tax Division sales and use tax guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). Rate missing West Virginia sales and use tax
WV property tax policy (ad valorem local administration) West Virginia ad valorem property tax generally assesses property at 60% of fair market value, with county assessors valuing most locally assessed property. Current WV Tax Division ad valorem property-tax guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). Needs review West Virginia ad valorem property tax; West Virginia county assessors

Community Profile

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates

0.0% Poverty Rate 2023
100.0% Bachelor's+ Rate 2023
100.0% Homeownership Rate 2023

Financial Documents (13)
Year Title Type
2023 Helvetia Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023 US_CENSUS_ACS5
2022 Helvetia Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2022 US_CENSUS_ACS5
2021 Helvetia Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2021 US_CENSUS_ACS5
2019 Helvetia Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2019 US_CENSUS_ACS5
2018 Helvetia Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2018 US_CENSUS_ACS5
Governance & Structure
Governance Structure
Structure
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Fiscal Autonomy
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ICMA Recognition
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School Details

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