Clay County

WV · Pop. 138,926 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Clay County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 138,926.

$/Acre: $2,456

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 121.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.53%

Combined Sales Tax7.53%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$61,890

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,456

Median Home Price$318K

Acres for Sale3131

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall44.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,189 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)193 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K453

Property Crime /100K422

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak