Greenbrier County

WV · Pop. 166,640 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Greenbrier County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 166,640.

$/Acre: $2,947

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 145.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.41%

Combined Sales Tax7.41%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$59,666

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,947

Median Home Price$285K

Acres for Sale2789

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,743 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)378 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K426

Property Crime /100K403

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak