Hardy County

WV · Pop. 182,983 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hardy County is a mixed county in WV with a population of approximately 182,983.

$/Acre: $5,945

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 379.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.56%

Combined Sales Tax6.56%

Cost of Living Index90.8

Median Household Income$74,010

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,945

Median Home Price$515K

Acres for Sale2704

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall48.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,608 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)111 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K398

Property Crime /100K536

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak