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