Braxton County

WV · Pop. 72,946 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Braxton County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 72,946.

$/Acre: $1,719

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 72.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$84,760

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,719

Median Home Price$165K

Acres for Sale1048

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,790 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)294 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K424

Property Crime /100K526

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate