Hampshire County

WV · Pop. 45,434 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Hampshire County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 45,434.

$/Acre: $543

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 29.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.97%

Combined Sales Tax6.97%

Cost of Living Index87.7

Median Household Income$49,413

Poverty Rate23.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$543

Median Home Price$287K

Acres for Sale3427

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,759 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)192 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K384

Property Crime /100K263

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate