Brooke County

WV · Pop. 109,690 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Brooke County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 109,690.

$/Acre: $1,973
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 175 days
Broadband: 49%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 103.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax0.34%
Combined Sales Tax6.34%
Cost of Living Index82.4
Median Household Income$79,512
Poverty Rate22.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,973
Median Home Price$236K
Acres for Sale2258
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season175 days
Annual Rainfall49.1 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,560 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado4/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)160 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K331
Property Crime /100K250
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town16 miles
Nearest City52 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyWeak