Doddridge County

WV · Pop. 178,718 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Doddridge County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 178,718.

$/Acre: $3,306

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 138.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax7.76%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$35,642

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,306

Median Home Price$272K

Acres for Sale3455

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,118 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)126 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K411

Property Crime /100K286

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak