Gilmer County

WV · Pop. 67,190 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Gilmer County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 67,190.

$/Acre: $2,264

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 112.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.1%

Combined Sales Tax6.1%

Cost of Living Index87.6

Median Household Income$78,903

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,264

Median Home Price$254K

Acres for Sale2571

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,190 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)208 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K349

Property Crime /100K486

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak