Jefferson County

WV · Pop. 10,851 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a rural county in WV with a population of approximately 10,851.

$/Acre: $605

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 11/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.19%

Combined Sales Tax6.19%

Cost of Living Index94.6

Median Household Income$69,153

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$605

Median Home Price$287K

Acres for Sale3390

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,791 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)166 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K642

Property Crime /100K398

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyStrong