Relocating to work for Nucor West Virginia? Here’s a guide to Gallia County

Written By Cole Massie

Nucor’s new steel mill under construction in Apple Grove, West Virginia, is poised to bring an economic boom to the region. While the mill itself is in West Virginia, just across the Ohio River is Gallia County, Ohio.

Whether you’re looking for a new home with a reasonable commute, are a Nucor spouse looking for a local job, doing some number-crunching on taxes, or exploring your kids’ education options, there’s a lot to consider!

Nearest Areas & Communities by Commute Time

  • Gallipolis — average commute of 20 minutes

  • Spring Valley — average commute of 20 minutes

  • Addison — average commute of 20 minutes

  • Rio Grande — average commute of 30 minutes

  • Centenary — average commute of 30 minutes

  • Bidwell — average commute of 30 minutes

  • Mercerville — average commute of 40 minutes

  • Crown City — average commute of 45 minutes

    Learn more about our communities here.

City Park in Downtown Gallipolis

Schools

  • Gallipolis City Schools — Gallia Academy High School, Gallia Academy Middle School, Green, Washington, and Rio Grande Elementary schools

  • Gallia County Local Schools — River Valley High School, River Valley Middle School, South Gallia Middle/High School, Addison, Vinton, Southwestern, and Hannan Trace Elementary schools

  • Ohio Valley Christian School — A private school option for grades K-12

  • Buckeye Hills Career Center — Serves a three-county area as a career technical school

  • University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College — The nation’s only combined public community college and private four-year college

    Learn more about our schools here.

The University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College

Major Employers

Holzer Health System’s headquarters just outside Gallipolis.

Taxes

We know it’s probably not at the top of your list, but the tax implications of where you live and work can make a big difference to your overall financial goals.

Specific to Gallia County and Nucor, Ohio and West Virginia have reciprocity agreements, meaning that if you work in West Virginia, you’ll only be taxed in Ohio on your earnings.

State Income Tax Rates

West Virginia (2023)

  • Tax rates range from 3.00% to 6.50%.

  • Brackets for both singles and couples:

    • 3.00% on income of $0+

    • 4.00% on income of $10,000+

    • 4.50% on income of $25,000+

    • 6.00% on income of $40,000+

    • 6.50% on income of $60,000+​​

Ohio (2023)

  • Tax rates range from 2.77% to 3.99%.

  • Brackets for both singles and couples:

    • 2.77% on income of $26,050+

    • 3.23% on income of $46,100+

    • 3.69% on income of $92,150+

    • 3.99% on income of $115,300+​​

So, for a family with a household income of $100,000, living in Gallia County would mean roughly $2,110 a year in Ohio income taxes. Living in West Virginia, your state income tax would be roughly $5,115 a year — a difference of more than $3,000 each year.

Try calculations with your own situation here.

And while Gallia County and Ohio generally have higher property tax rates than West Virginia, Ohio doesn’t have a tangible personal property tax. West Virginia, meanwhile, imposes a tangible personal property tax that applies to cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, scooters, travel trailers/campers, motor homes, boats and trailers, utility trailers, dozers, backhoes, welders, recreation 4-wheelers, show or race horses, show or race dogs, etc.

That said, you should always consult with a tax professional regarding your specific situation when making these decisions.

Ready to check out some options in Gallia County? Give one of our local realtors a call today!

We hope this guide answered a few questions. Please reach out to us with other questions — we’re here to help make your move to the area as easy as possible!

 
Cole Massie
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