Boone County

WV · Pop. 115,919 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Boone County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 115,919.

$/Acre: $3,331
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 163 days
Broadband: 65%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 160.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax0.9%
Combined Sales Tax6.9%
Cost of Living Index93.3
Median Household Income$65,158
Poverty Rate15.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,331
Median Home Price$298K
Acres for Sale2901
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season163 days
Annual Rainfall40.1 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,506 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)345 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K316
Property Crime /100K272
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Ag EconomyWeak