Harrison County

WV · Pop. 137,185 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Harrison County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 137,185.

$/Acre: $1,552

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 87.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.79%

Combined Sales Tax7.79%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$76,304

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,552

Median Home Price$202K

Acres for Sale653

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,374 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)141 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K277

Property Crime /100K372

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate