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