Grant County

WV · Pop. 20,942 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Grant County is a rural county in WV with a population of approximately 20,942.

$/Acre: $679
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 182 days
Broadband: 51%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 23.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax0.08%
Combined Sales Tax6.08%
Cost of Living Index93.7
Median Household Income$51,012
Poverty Rate24.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$679
Median Home Price$230K
Acres for Sale3533
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season182 days
Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low25°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,264 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)203 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K518
Property Crime /100K585
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town21 miles
Nearest City56 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%
Ag EconomyStrong