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