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