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