Fayette County

WV · Pop. 113,040 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Fayette County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 113,040.

$/Acre: $5,322

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 343.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax7.91%

Cost of Living Index82.8

Median Household Income$59,978

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,322

Median Home Price$304K

Acres for Sale1192

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,982 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)212 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K561

Property Crime /100K484

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak