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