Barbour County

WV · Pop. 113,548 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Barbour County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 113,548.

$/Acre: $3,091

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 156.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax7.85%

Cost of Living Index81.1

Median Household Income$86,663

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,091

Median Home Price$288K

Acres for Sale1747

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall44.8 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,171 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)336 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K408

Property Crime /100K253

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak