Cabell County

WV · Pop. 36,786 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cabell County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 36,786.

$/Acre: $1,352
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 172 days
Broadband: 71%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 59.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax0.65%
Combined Sales Tax6.65%
Cost of Living Index95.6
Median Household Income$93,489
Poverty Rate23.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,352
Median Home Price$311K
Acres for Sale481
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season172 days
Annual Rainfall46.5 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,814 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)201 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.7
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K412
Property Crime /100K344
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%
Ag EconomyModerate