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