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